Detroit Tigers 2012 regular season review – Part 57
After taking two embarrassing defeats against the Minnesota Twins in first two games of a four match series, the Detroit Tigers were looking to regroup and fight back to stay alive and that is exactly what they did in Game 3 on July 4.
Showing great composure, mental strength toughness and ability to handle, Tigers produced their A game in must win circumstances to force the series into the decider. 2011 American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young winner, Justin Verlander played
a big part in deciding the outcome of the clash as he allowed just four hits and one runs in his first complete game of the season. Striking out batters at regular intervals, he ensured the Tigers had complete control of the situation.
"I watch what is going on with our team, and I knew our bullpen was beat up," he said. "I knew I needed to give us at least seven or eight innings."
"It would be fantastic, but I know there are some other guys out there having exceptional years," he said. "I'd like to have that on my resume, but you aren't owed anything in this game. I'm not the only guy having a good season."
"It's hard to get one out to center field here, because it is so big," Cabrera said of his monster hit. "When you see one go into those bushes, you are like `Thank God."
With his outstanding win, Tigers’ ace improved his record to 9-5. His counterpart from Minnesota Brian Duensing had a tough time on the mound as he allowed four hits and two runs in just over four innings to take his fifth loss of the season. Relief pitchers
Kyle Waldrop and Cole De Vries were also unable to put lid on the scoring and the Tigers posted a winning total on the board.
Slugger Prince Fielder provided the Tigers with an excellent start as he doubled to centre in the first inning. However, the star of the show was third baseman Miguel Cabrera, who hit back to back home runs in the sixth and the seventh to ensure the Tigers’
reach home safely.
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