Tigers pull of an outstanding Series Clencher over the Cardinals

Man! The series of the Tigers and the Cardinals this week could only be described as one word. AMAZING!

Game 1

The first game was all cardinals. Production from Brendan Ryan, Brian Barton who hit a homerun , and Skip Schumaker who all drove in 2 runs apiece...not to mention Rbi's from Nick Stavinoha (1rbi) and Adam Kennedy(1rbi).

Now on the Tigers Production, Gary Sheffield was the main man knocking in two rbi's, he also hit a homerun in the game. Miguel Cabrera who knocked in a single Rbi off a solo homer. Ivan Rodriguez also got a single Rbi off a solo homerun.

The Final Score of the game was 8-4 with the Cardinals taking the victory.

Game 2

Now in the second game, things got a little more interesting, the bats got swinging on both sides.

In the top of the first inning Skip Schumaker and Rick Ankiel both Hit solo homers making the score 2-0

In the Bottom of the second inning Edgar Renteria singled and Adam Kennedy allowed Gary Sheffield to score, Then Granderson singled which brought home Renteria. After that the score was tied 2-2

In the top of the third, Rick Ankiel hit a sacrafice fly which allowed Skip Schumaker to tag up and score. The score was 3-2 after this.

In the top of the fourth, Nick Stavinoha grounded to third, however, Yadier Molina Scored on the play. The score was 4-2 with the cardinals winning after that.

In the bottom of the fourth Placido Palanco and Curtis Granderson were brought home by a homer which was knocked off the bat of Carlos Guillen. The scored was now 5-4 with the Tigers leading.

In the top of the fifth, Rick Ankiel Hit his second homerun of the game to tie the score at
5-5.

In the top of the seventh the bases were loaded and Yadier Molina took a walk, which forced home a run. The Scored was now 6-5 with the Cardinals winning.

in the bottom of the seventh, Edgar Renteria Grounded into a double play, however, Miguel Cabrera Came home, which knotted the score once again, 6-6.

In the top of the eighth Aaron Miles singled which scored Brendan Ryan. This broke the tie yet again. 7-6 with the cardinals on top.

In the Bottom of the eight, Magglio Ordonez singled which scored Placido Palanco. The score was tied again. 7-7

In the bottom of the ninth Gary sheffield singled, which scored the go ahead run
(Clete Thomas).

Game 3

In this game, there was more pitching than offense. Nate Robertson and Todd Wellemeyer Had a pitchers duel going for most of the game. One by one that batters were sent down. Very few runs were scored.

In the bottom of the sixth, the bases were loaded and Clete Thomas was walked, which scored Curtis Granderson. The Tiger took the late lead 1-0.

In the Top of the seventh Aaron Miles Doubled which scored Brendan ryan. the score was even again at 1-1

In the Top of the Ninth Albert Pujols singled and scored skip schumaker causing the cardinals to take the lead 2-1.

In the Bottom of the Ninth, Gary Sheffield once again proved his dominance by homering to left and tying the game. 2-2.

In the Bottom of the Tenth, a walk-off walk took place, as Clete Thomas was once again walked, and once again Curtis Granderson scored. The Tigers won 3-2 and took the series 2-1.

Now i dont like the tigers as much as the cardinals, but they definately deserve some recognition.