A Detroit Dynasty (MLB 13)

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Quote: Originally Posted by Stafford2Johnson

Tigers are my favorite team. Ill stick around and see where you can take 'em. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for dropping by. I know it's not a fast moving franchise, but I'm going. Hopefully we'll win it all this season both in here and in real life!

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5-23

Game 1
Doug Fister V. Lucas Harrell

The Astros have blown all expectations out of the water. Unbelievably, they are doing worse then last season. Hopefully, this series goes my way... Because it'll be embarrassing otherwise. Game 1 turned out to be a true pitchers duel. Both pitchers went through 8 innings, but it was Houston who made the mistake of putting a reliever in for the 9th to face Prince Fielder, who launched a home run to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead. Fister would close out the game going the full 9 innings, giving up just 3 hits and striking out 9.

Game 2
Max Scherzer V. Jordan Lyles

After Fister gave the bullpen a rest, they were ready to go if Max got into trouble... But that didn't happen. Against a lackluster offense, Max went the full 9 innings, allowing 1 ER on 5 hits, 2 walks, and striking out 10. Meanwhile, Detroit's offense exploded for 11 runs, 6 brought in by Torii Hunter. Tigers win game 2 11-1.

Game 3
Drew Smyly V. Bud Norris

This should be Smyly's easiest start of the season on paper. Unfortunately Smyly was less then stellar, but thanks to Fister and Scherzer, the bullpen was fully ready to go and help out Smyly. Smyly went 6 innings, allowing 5 ER on 8 hits and 2 walks. He struck out 7. Villarreal, Benoit, and Coke came in consecutively to secure the win for Detroit 8-5.

Game 4
Justin Verlander V. Erik Bedard

Really? Erik Bedard is your number 2? Oh boy Houston... Bedard was shell shocked as he gave up 6 ER in just 2 innings of work. Verlander meanwhile... Was Verlander. JV went 8 innings allowing 3 ER on 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 9. Dotel came in to seal the game in the 9th. Tigers win 14-3! The Tigers complete the 4 game sweep of Houston and are now on an 11 game win streak!!!

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19-13

Game 1
Anibal Sanchez V. Dan Haren

Just a short 2 game road series here, but it's going to be a test to see how my team rises to play against another team expected to win their division. Anibal, who had been off to a hot start, got roughed up by Washington. He only went 5 innings, allowing 4 ER on 9 hits and 1 walk, striking out 5. Villarreal and Alburquerque came in to hold down the Nationals offense, but the damage had been done. Tigers lose Game 1, 2-4.

Game 2
Doug Fister V. Jordan Zimmermann

Coming off one of his best pitching performances, Fister kept it going against Washington. Fister went 7.1 innings, allowing just 1 ER on 4 hits and a walk. He struck out 3. Benoit came in to finish up the 8th, and Coke came in for the save opportunity in the 9th, and earned his 11th save of the season. Tigers win 2-1 behind solo home runs from Fielder and Avila.

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Breaking News
The Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves have agreed to a trade.

Boston Red Sox Send:
SP Clay Buchholz

Atlanta braves Send:
RP Jonny Venters

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18-17

Game 1
Max Scherzer V. Brett Myers

This is the first time seeing a new look Indians team this season. The Tribe will need to celebrate another year though, as I believe this is our destined season. The bottom of the 3rd inning brought some offense as Avila singled to RF, then Peralta was given a fastball down the middle that he was able to get under and send over hte wall in LF. 2-0 Tigers! Following a lead off triple in the top of the 4th, Swisher hits a sac fly to score Brantley. 2-1 Tigers. Coke replaces Scherzer in the 9th inning, to try and get the save. First batter grounds out to 2nd. 2nd batter strikes out. And the final batter pops out into foul territory, caught by Fielder. Tigers win 2-1!

Game 2
Drew Smyly V. Justin Masterson

Coming off his 3rd win of the season, Drew is looking to get rolling. Smyly had his best performance of the season thus far against the Tribe. Smyly went 8 innings, allowing 2 ER on 6 hits and 3 walks while striking out 9. Thanks to some offense, largely by Fielder and Avila (home run each), Smyly gets the win. Tigers win 7-2.

Game 3
Justin Verlander V. Zach McAllister

JV against who? This match was destined to be a Verlander win before it started. Sending a young, inexperienced pitcher out against this lineup, and knowing he's trying to outpitch the best Ace in baseball, is just a bad idea. Verlander pitches all 9 innings, allowing 1 ER on 4 hits and 3 walks. He strikes out 10 to take the easy win. Tigers win 9-1.