Tigers vs Rangers Game 2 Odds 2011 ALCS Picks
Tigers vs Rangers Game 2 Odds 2011 ALCS Picks: Much like in the series opener of the AL DS against the New York Yankees, mother nature had plenty of…
Tigers vs Rangers Game 2 Odds 2011 ALCS Picks: Much like in the series opener of the AL DS against the New York Yankees, mother nature had plenty of influence in the outcome of Game 1 in the 2011 ALCS between the (0-1) Detroit Tigers [+146] and the MLB Odds favorite (1-0) Texas Rangers [-136]. After a very long night, these two teams will get together once again this evening, hoping Game 2 goes a little smoother.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:19 PM ET live on FOX. For those interested in this game’s final score, Game 2 Odds 2011 ALCS Picks specialists have determined that the Tiger and Rangers will combine and score 9 runs this evening.
Saturday night, the Rangers took a 1-0 lead in this best-of-seven series behind each team’s bullpen. The pitching matchup in the opener had all the makings of being a great one. Nevertheless, Mother Nature had other ideas, as a pair of fifth inning rain delays forced this game .to be completed in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Justin Verlander’s start was cut short, as the Cy Young frontrunner pitched just 4.1 innings, allowing 4 hits, 3 earned runs, walked two and stroke out 5 in a losing effort. For the Rangers, LHP CJ Wilson took the ball at the beginning of Game 1. With weather playing a major factor, Wilson’s start was shortened to 4.2 IP, surrendering 6 hits, 2 runs, walked 5 and punched out 6 batters.
Tonight, Jim Leyland will send RHP Max Scherzer (2011 ALDS: 1-0, 1.23 ERA) to the mound to take on Ron Washington’s LHP Derek Holland (2011 ALDS 1-0, 1.42 ERA).
"Last year, I didn't really know what to expect, how to handle anything," Holland said. "I have a better idea, especially after being around [former teammate] Cliff [Lee]. C.J. [Wilson] has been helping me big-time this year in how to handle myself as a starter. The Tigers are a good ballclub," Holland said. "They beat the Yankees and everything. You still have to go out there and have your 'A' game, I think."
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