Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
October 11, 2006
Gomez Goes Deep

Alexis Gomez, a journeyman outfielder, hits a two-run homer to put the Tigers up 7-3 in the top of the sixth. His ball earlier ticked off Chavez's glove to drive in two others. Gomez had one career home run in 158 at bats, which is why he was bouncing up and down between the minor and majors since 2002. He's an unlikely hero for game 2.

Update: Chavez gets one back in the bottom of the sixth with a leadoff home run of his own. That cuts the Tigers lead to 7-4.

Update: After getting an out in the sixth, Verlander is replaced by Ledezma. Verlander threw 106 pitches, struck out six and walked just one. Keeping walks low is a great way to keep the A's scoring low.

Update: Ledezma comes in and walks Swisher.

Update: Ledezma retires the next two batters to end the inning.


Posted by David Pinto at 10:06 PM | League Championship Series | TrackBack (0)
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