Who's YOUR Tiger?

Today, mine is Dolsi. :)

DETROIT -- Freddy Dolsi jogged from the left-field bullpen into a situation that didn't look too promising for the Tigers. Their young reliever entered in the eighth inning with the bases loaded with one out.

The Tigers had a three-run lead as Dolsi, who never pitched above Double-A before this season, faced the potential winning run at the plate.

That, however, didn't stop him from challenging the Indians hitters.

"He has no fear," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said.

First, he blew a 98-mph fastball past Jhonny Peralta. The fans roared. One out to go for the 25-year-old. It didn't take long. He struck out Ben Francisco looking on a well-placed 97-mph heater on the outside corner. The crowd of 39,941 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon erupted, catcher Ivan Rodriguez pumped his fist and the Tigers held on for a 5-2 win, their first Sunday win at home this season.

(From www.detroittigers.com)

I was there.  I cheered.  I kept score.  I had a beer, hot dog, and peanuts.  Lost my car (seriously, I need tos tart paying more attention about which lot I park in -- even if I did get a kick-butt spot for only ten dollars).  Made it back home in time for a couple of tornado warnings.  I went with my cousin, J., and we agreed to split season tickets for next year's season -- what a great time.  Of course, 90 degrees in the blazing sun with ridiculous humidity isn't necessarily the best for my skin (I couldn't find my sunscreen and I am buuuurnt) but we had a pool to jump into when we got home.  Too bad the tornados hit about then.

Oh well.

Go Tigers. :)