They survived what I like to call a "Cubs ninth"- two out, two strikes on the batter, and then the other team proceeds to load the bases. Been there, done that.
What a game!
On Sunday night, Rogers pitched eight scoreless innings for the Tigers' first World Series win since 1984. He allowed two hits and -- after Todd Jones survived a scary ninth inning -- notched a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 at Comerica Park. The Series is tied, 1-1, as it heads to St. Louis' new Busch Stadium for three games.
And about the ninth...
Jones retired the first two hitters of the ninth, then allowed a single and booted what should have been a game-ending comebacker by former Tiger Juan Encarnacion.
After the error, Jones allowed Jim Edmonds' bloop RBI double, which put the potential tying run at second. Jones hit Preston Wilson with a pitch to load the bases before Yadier Molina grounded into a shortstop-to-second base force-out.
Rogers was amazing.
For the second straight start, Rogers allowed two hits, both singles, one on the infield. For the second straight start, he allowed a runner past first base only in the first inning. Encarnacion ended the first with a comebacker. Rogers, who had never won a postseason game before this month, has pitched 23 innings this postseason, and in most of them hasn't come close to allowing a run.
And guess who was at the game?
An appropriately dressed Gov. Jennifer Granholm -- blue "Detroit" windbreaker and Tigers cap -- was spotted as well, down on the stadium's lowest level near the ballfield.
Saturday was Repub night, Sunday was Dem night.
So Republicans DeVos and senatorial candidate Mike Bouchard on Saturday night, and Democrats Granholm and Sen. Debbie Stabenow Sunday night -- did the politicos get together and divvy up the Series or something? Did we miss the memo?
The Detroit News has missed a lot of memos, so my guess is yes.
Go Tigers!