A historic night in Oakland as Tigers win ALDS
Justin Verlander was good, Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder weren't, but pitching wins in the playoffs and the Tigers have plenty to go around. Next up: Who knows?
| Final - 10.11.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| Oakland Athletics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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Justin Verlander just keeps getting better
With a scuffling offense and two losses in Oakland, the Tigers needed Justin Verlander to be near perfect to advance to the ALCS. He was, and they've lived to play another day. His best postseason performance yet? It seems like we say that every day.
Giants, A's can make postseason history Thursday
Just seven teams in major-league history have won a five-game playoff series after losing the first two games. Two teams could add their names to that short list this year.
ALDS Game 5 Preview: Tigers at A's, 9:37 p.m.
Justin Verlander gets the ball for a Game 5 matchup against the Oakland A's.
Tigers vs. Athletics, 2012 ALDS Game 5
The Detroit Tigers will send ace Justin Verlander to the mound Thursday night to stop the bleeding in what has become a nightmare scenario for the Tigers, while the Athletics will look to right-hander Jarrod Parker to close out an amazing comeback.
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