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Ubaldo Jimenez Dominates as Cleveland Beats Detroit 4-2

Lewie Pollis — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:38:02 +0000

Ubaldo Jimenez enjoyed one of his finest starts of the season and the Indians combined to collect a hat trick of triples as the Tribe beat the Tigers, 4-2, in the opener of a three-game series at Comerica Park. The win bumps Cleveland’s record to 29-25 as we hit the one-third mark of the 2012 season and cuts the White Sox’ division lead to just 1.5 games, while Detroit falls to 25-30—the first time this year that the Tigers have been five games under .500. (more…)

Opposition Research: Josh Worn Talks Detroit Tigers

Lewie Pollis — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:26:18 +0000

The Cleveland Indians head to Detroit tonight to kick off a three-game series against the Tigers. In order to get an expert’s perspective on the Tribe’s upcoming opponents (and because the last time we did this it ended with a Cleveland sweep) I talked to Josh Worn from the terrific Tigers blog Walkoff Woodward to preview the series. Josh was kind enough to offer his thoughts on Detroit’s playoff hopes, Miguel Cabrera and Jhonny Peralta‘s gloves, and the pitchers the Tigers will send to the mound this week. (more…)

Series Preview: Cleveland Indians at Detroit Tigers

Merritt Rohlfing — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:38:33 +0000

Two weeks ago, the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers kicked off what seemed like a pivotal early series in the race for the AL Central crown. It ended in a Tribe sweep of the boys from Motown, and spirits couldn’t have been higher in Cleveland. (more…)