He's been catching flak around Detroit for not hitting when it counts. Yet, last night, in a super-clutch situation, Miguel Cabrera rose to the occasion. Despite a sterling start from Rick Porcello, Bobby Seay came on in relief and gave up two runs to give Seattle a 3-1 lead heading into the bottom of the 8th.
Alex Avila started the 8th with a home run. Then Santiago got a single. Eventually, the Tigers loaded the bases with one out. Down 1 run, Cabrera stepped up to the plate. After missing badly at a curve, he lined the next pitch up the middle. Two runs scored! It was a great, unexpected comeback.
In the 9th, Rodney gave up a seeing-eye ground ball, then another single by Ichiro. The runners advanced on another ground ball. Then, with the fans chanting "Rodney! Rodney!", he slammed the door. Two straight strike outs. The last strikeout was a major battle - 12 pitches! Well done by Rodney and the Tigers.
Huff
Huff made his debut last night going 1-4. He had a chance to score a runner from second at his first at-bat. Pop out. Nevertheless, he hit a long fly ball to deep center that illustrated his potential. He should work out quite well.
Bertuzzi
I never really dug the guy, and I know Mrs. Thatballdontlie absolutely loathes him... but he must've meshed well with the Red Wing players. Otherwise, would Holland have pursued him? From a hockey standpoint, the team can use his skill-set. Despite his age, Bertuzzi can still put the puck in the net. He won't score 40 goals, but he could get 15-20. He's also a physical presence that could take some of the heat of Holmstrom. And he's a fighter. That always comes in handy.
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