ALCS Game 3: Tigers vs. Rangers, Tuesday 10/11, 7:05 CT

by Al Yellon on Oct 11, 2011 5:00 PM CDT in Chicago Cubs Game Threads

Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers runs the bases after hitting a walk off grand slam home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to win Game Two of the American League Championship Series 7-3 against the Detroit Tigers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on October 10, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Jim Leyland might have cost the Tigers Game 2 when he put Ryan Perry -- who had a 5.35 ERA in the regular season -- in the game in the 11th inning Monday instead of Al Alburquerque, whose season ERA was 1.87.

Granted, that's not the entire story, and Alburquerque had already given up a grand slam this postseason (to Robinson Cano), but could it have come out worse?

The Tigers are home for (at least) the next two games, but they really have to win this one; going down three games to none means it's pretty much over, the 2004 Red Sox notwithstanding.

Full details on tonight's game after the jump.

Game time for Rangers/Tigers: 7:05 pm CDT. Rangers lead series 2-0. TV: Fox. Announcers: Joe Buck and Tim McCarver. Yes, McCarver will be back tonight, despite the outstanding job Terry Francona did filling in for him. Doesn't McCarver need more rest?

MLB.com Gameday for ALCS Game 3

Baseball-reference.com preview for ALCS Game 3

SB Nation game preview for ALCS Game 3

This is the only thread I'm posting for today's game. If you need overflows due to extra innings or rain delays, post them in the fanshot section.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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I just got back from the grocery store

and a photo of the Tigers’ offense was printed on a milk carton under the heading “MISSING.”

Won’t you please help locate it?

Thank you.

There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion? (Now #8452 in the Cubs Season Ticket Wait List...)

by Zeke on Oct 11, 2011 5:16 PM CDT reply actions

Oh, and Al

Jim Leyland might have cost the Tigers Game 2 when he put Ryan Perry — who had a 5.35 ERA in the regular season — in the game in the 11th inning Monday instead of Al Alburquerque, whose season ERA was 1.87.

While it’s hard to disagree in hindsight Al, I trust JL.

And frankly, if any of the Tigers could hit a lick with RISP, it would have been a Tigers victory long before extra innings.

Same goes for game #1. Hit a lick with ducks on the pond, woncha’ fellas?

Good thing this is a seven game series and it’s back in Motown. Losing Young won’t help. But ya’ gotta play with who ya’ have. Go Andy Dirks?

Sigh.

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by Zeke on Oct 11, 2011 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh, and Al (part 2)

Doesn’t McCarver need more rest?

Maybe Ndamukong Suh can sack him on his way into the ballpark.

There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion? (Now #8452 in the Cubs Season Ticket Wait List...)

by Zeke on Oct 11, 2011 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I thought you were going to say...

…you saw Theo Epstein.

Baseball is pitching, offensive production, baserunning and defense.

by daver on Oct 11, 2011 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions

I saw in at the bottom of my bowl of cereal this morning!

There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion? (Now #8452 in the Cubs Season Ticket Wait List...)

by Zeke on Oct 12, 2011 4:48 AM CDT up reply actions

in=him

There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion? (Now #8452 in the Cubs Season Ticket Wait List...)

by Zeke on Oct 12, 2011 4:48 AM CDT up reply actions

Good one. The Tigers need it

and some better pitching too. I want them to win, but when they keep loading up the bases with 0-1 outs, you’re just asking for a grand slam or a 2 run double or so.

Seems like the Rangers have these Tigers by their tail.

by ddoubleheader on Oct 11, 2011 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Not so fast! The Tigers live to fight another day.

There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion? (Now #8452 in the Cubs Season Ticket Wait List...)

by Zeke on Oct 12, 2011 4:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Game 4 says no.

What happened to the Tigers?

by ddoubleheader on Oct 12, 2011 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Injuries. Lack of hitting with RISP.

There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion? (Now #8452 in the Cubs Season Ticket Wait List...)

by Zeke on Oct 13, 2011 6:14 AM CDT up reply actions

From Keith Law:

Andrew Cashner’s first seven fastballs: 98, 97, 96, 99, 99, 98, 100.

by AzCubfan24 on Oct 11, 2011 5:21 PM CDT reply actions

There's a game at Wrigley tonight?

How did I miss that? ;)

There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion? (Now #8452 in the Cubs Season Ticket Wait List...)

by Zeke on Oct 11, 2011 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Arizona Fall League

by AzCubfan24 on Oct 11, 2011 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions

I know. Kidding.

Good for Cashner! Glad to see he’s doing well.

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by Zeke on Oct 11, 2011 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions

I still have high hopes for that kid.

Baseball is pitching, offensive production, baserunning and defense.

by daver on Oct 11, 2011 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Hoping to catch him in person in an AFL game one of these days.

McNutt looked real solid last Friday when I was there.

by AzCubfan24 on Oct 11, 2011 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Post a scouting report if you're up for it!

It’s always interesting to read how those guys are doing.

Baseball is pitching, offensive production, baserunning and defense.

by daver on Oct 11, 2011 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Boston Herald says Epstein is on the brink of joining the Cubs.

Fanshot, http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/10/11/2484435/boston-herald-epstein-on-brink-of-joining-cubs

Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.

by elgato on Oct 11, 2011 5:53 PM CDT reply actions

Yes. The topic of discussion on Comcast Sports Net tonite

The question is for what player(s)? Talk, and only talk, surrounded Marshall, Garza, Soto (unlikely), Brett, and/or Cashner. There were a coupla others but they seemed longshots.

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Oct 11, 2011 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions

How fast will

people’s joy turn to horror if… ahem, IF, Epstein becomes the Cub GM, but then announces he has confidence in Quade and wants him to manage the team next year?

by ddoubleheader on Oct 11, 2011 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions