2011 Detroit Tigers season
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The 2011
Detroit Tigers
season was the team's 111th season. The season began on March 31 at New York against the Yankees
, and the home opener was on April 8 against the Kansas City Royals
. The Tigers honored the late Sparky Anderson
during the season. The Tigers sent five players to the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
: starting pitcher Justin Verlander
, first baseman Miguel Cabrera
, catcher Alex Avila
, shortstop Jhonny Peralta
, and closer José Valverde
. The regular season concluded September 28 at home against the Cleveland Indians
, with the Tigers holding a 95–67 record.
The season saw the team's first eleven-game winning streak since 1968
, and first nine game winning streak since 1984
- both years in which the Tigers went on to win the World Series. The streak ended at 12 games on September 14. It consisted of four consecutive three-game sweeps over their AL Central Division rivals. It was the Tigers longest winning streak since the 1934 team
won 14 straight.
On September 16, the Tigers clinched the AL Central Division title with a 3–1 win over the Oakland Athletics
. It is their first AL Central title since they joined the division in 1998
, and the team's first division title of any kind since 1987
. They became the first team of the season to qualify for the American League Division Series
, and first team in either league to clinch their division. The Tigers clinched the division with 11 games left to play, tying the franchise record set by the 1984 team. Justin Verlander was named both American League Cy Young Award
winner and AL Most Valuable Player for an outstanding season that saw him lead the league in wins (24), strikeouts (250) and ERA (2.40).
On October 6, the Tigers beat the New York Yankees
in Game 5 of the ALDS, winning the series 3–2, and advancing to the American League Championship Series
, which they lost to the Texas Rangers
4–2.
was fired. Then-bullpen coach Jeff Jones was named the new pitching coach and Mike Rojas
was made the new bullpen coach.
, Tigers manager from 1979-1995, died at age 76. In his honor, the Tigers wore a memorial patch on their sleeves (seen at right), and a flag was raised in his honor on Opening Day. Additionally, Anderson's No. 11 jersey was officially retired by the Tigers on June 26, 2011. His name and number were also placed on the left-field wall at Comerica Park, joining other past Tiger greats. Anderson is the second non-player (after Ford C. Frick Award
-winning broadcaster Ernie Harwell
) to have his name on this wall.
had the best season of his career. On May 7, Verlander took a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays
into the 8th inning, and after a walk to J. P. Arencibia
, Verlander got his double play and went on to the 9th inning to complete his second career no-hitter
. It was the seventh no-hitter in Tigers history. He faced the minimum 27 batters and recorded four strikeouts with one walk and a pitch count of 108. Verlander became the second Tigers pitcher since Virgil Trucks
, and the thirtieth pitcher in the history of baseball, to throw multiple no-hitters.
Verlander also won the 100th game of his career and became the first Tiger pitcher to win 20 games in a season since Bill Gullickson
in 1991
. Verlander's regular season total of 24 wins is the highest for a Tiger pitcher since Mickey Lolich
won 25 in 1971
.
Verlander finished the season by winning the AL pitching Triple Crown, leading the American League in wins (24), ERA (2.40) and strikeouts (250). On November 15, Verlander was named the AL Cy Young Award
winner in a unanimous vote. On November 21, it was announced that Verlander had also won the American League MVP Award in a much closer vote.
recorded his 43rd consecutive save of the season, passing Todd Jones as the Tigers' all time single season saves leader. His 45th save of the season helped the Tigers clinch the AL Central title. On the final day of the regular season, he recorded his 49th straight save, completing his perfect season. He recorded 2 saves against the New York Yankees
in the ALDS, the second of which sent the Tigers to the ALCS. He saved one of the Tigers' two ALCS wins.
Valverde finished fifth in the 2011 AL Cy Young Award voting, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
won the AL Batting Championship. Cabrera became the first Tiger since Norm Cash
and Rocky Colavito
in 1961
to reach triple-digits in RBIs (105), runs (111) and walks (108). He also led the AL in on-base percentage (.448) and doubles (48). Miguel finished fifth in the voting for the AL MVP Award, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
pitched one-third of an inning in a blowout loss to the New York Mets
on June 29. Three days later, he made his major league debut at catcher, when he relieved Victor Martinez in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants
. This gave Kelly the distinction of playing all nine positions in his major league career.
started in the 2011 MLB All Star game and won the Silver Slugger Award for catchers.
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The 2011
Detroit Tigers
season was the team's 111th season. The season began on March 31 at New York against the Yankees
, and the home opener was on April 8 against the Kansas City Royals
. The Tigers honored the late Sparky Anderson
during the season. The Tigers sent five players to the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
: starting pitcher Justin Verlander
, first baseman Miguel Cabrera
, catcher Alex Avila
, shortstop Jhonny Peralta
, and closer José Valverde
. The regular season concluded September 28 at home against the Cleveland Indians
, with the Tigers holding a 95–67 record.
The season saw the team's first eleven-game winning streak since 1968
, and first nine game winning streak since 1984
- both years in which the Tigers went on to win the World Series. The streak ended at 12 games on September 14. It consisted of four consecutive three-game sweeps over their AL Central Division rivals. It was the Tigers longest winning streak since the 1934 team
won 14 straight.
On September 16, the Tigers clinched the AL Central Division title with a 3–1 win over the Oakland Athletics
. It is their first AL Central title since they joined the division in 1998
, and the team's first division title of any kind since 1987
. They became the first team of the season to qualify for the American League Division Series
, and first team in either league to clinch their division. The Tigers clinched the division with 11 games left to play, tying the franchise record set by the 1984 team. Justin Verlander was named both American League Cy Young Award
winner and AL Most Valuable Player for an outstanding season that saw him lead the league in wins (24), strikeouts (250) and ERA (2.40).
On October 6, the Tigers beat the New York Yankees
in Game 5 of the ALDS, winning the series 3–2, and advancing to the American League Championship Series
, which they lost to the Texas Rangers
4–2.
was fired. Then-bullpen coach Jeff Jones was named the new pitching coach and Mike Rojas
was made the new bullpen coach.
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Infielders
Outfielders
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| valign="top" | Manager
Coaches (infield) (first base) (pitching) (third base) (hitting) (bullpen catcher) (bullpen)
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, Tigers manager from 1979-1995, died at age 76. In his honor, the Tigers wore a memorial patch on their sleeves (seen at right), and a flag was raised in his honor on Opening Day. Additionally, Anderson's No. 11 jersey was officially retired by the Tigers on June 26, 2011. His name and number were also placed on the left-field wall at Comerica Park, joining other past Tiger greats. Anderson is the second non-player (after Ford C. Frick Award
-winning broadcaster Ernie Harwell
) to have his name on this wall.
had the best season of his career. On May 7, Verlander took a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays
into the 8th inning, and after a walk to J. P. Arencibia
, Verlander got his double play and went on to the 9th inning to complete his second career no-hitter
. It was the seventh no-hitter in Tigers history. He faced the minimum 27 batters and recorded four strikeouts with one walk and a pitch count of 108. Verlander became the second Tigers pitcher since Virgil Trucks
, and the thirtieth pitcher in the history of baseball, to throw multiple no-hitters.
Verlander also won the 100th game of his career and became the first Tiger pitcher to win 20 games in a season since Bill Gullickson
in 1991
. Verlander's regular season total of 24 wins is the highest for a Tiger pitcher since Mickey Lolich
won 25 in 1971
.
Verlander finished the season by winning the AL pitching Triple Crown, leading the American League in wins (24), ERA (2.40) and strikeouts (250). On November 15, Verlander was named the AL Cy Young Award
winner in a unanimous vote. On November 21, it was announced that Verlander had also won the American League MVP Award in a much closer vote.
recorded his 43rd consecutive save of the season, passing Todd Jones as the Tigers' all time single season saves leader. His 45th save of the season helped the Tigers clinch the AL Central title. On the final day of the regular season, he recorded his 49th straight save, completing his perfect season. He recorded 2 saves against the New York Yankees
in the ALDS, the second of which sent the Tigers to the ALCS. He saved one of the Tigers' two ALCS wins.
Valverde finished fifth in the 2011 AL Cy Young Award voting, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
won the AL Batting Championship. Cabrera became the first Tiger since Norm Cash
and Rocky Colavito
in 1961
to reach triple-digits in RBIs (105), runs (111) and walks (108). He also led the AL in on-base percentage (.448) and doubles (48). Miguel finished fifth in the voting for the AL MVP Award, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
pitched one-third of an inning in a blowout loss to the New York Mets
on June 29. Three days later, he made his major league debut at catcher, when he relieved Victor Martinez in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants
. This gave Kelly the distinction of playing all nine positions in his major league career.
started in the 2011 MLB All Star game and won the Silver Slugger Award for catchers.
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! bgcolor="ffbbbb" | Tigers loss
! bgcolor="bbbbbb" | Game postponed
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The 2011
Detroit Tigers
season was the team's 111th season. The season began on March 31 at New York against the Yankees
, and the home opener was on April 8 against the Kansas City Royals
. The Tigers honored the late Sparky Anderson
during the season. The Tigers sent five players to the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
: starting pitcher Justin Verlander
, first baseman Miguel Cabrera
, catcher Alex Avila
, shortstop Jhonny Peralta
, and closer José Valverde
. The regular season concluded September 28 at home against the Cleveland Indians
, with the Tigers holding a 95–67 record.
The season saw the team's first eleven-game winning streak since 1968
, and first nine game winning streak since 1984
- both years in which the Tigers went on to win the World Series. The streak ended at 12 games on September 14. It consisted of four consecutive three-game sweeps over their AL Central Division rivals. It was the Tigers longest winning streak since the 1934 team
won 14 straight.
On September 16, the Tigers clinched the AL Central Division title with a 3–1 win over the Oakland Athletics
. It is their first AL Central title since they joined the division in 1998
, and the team's first division title of any kind since 1987
. They became the first team of the season to qualify for the American League Division Series
, and first team in either league to clinch their division. The Tigers clinched the division with 11 games left to play, tying the franchise record set by the 1984 team. Justin Verlander was named both American League Cy Young Award
winner and AL Most Valuable Player for an outstanding season that saw him lead the league in wins (24), strikeouts (250) and ERA (2.40).
On October 6, the Tigers beat the New York Yankees
in Game 5 of the ALDS, winning the series 3–2, and advancing to the American League Championship Series
, which they lost to the Texas Rangers
4–2.
was fired. Then-bullpen coach Jeff Jones was named the new pitching coach and Mike Rojas
was made the new bullpen coach.
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| colspan="10" style="background-color: #bd5d29; color: white; text-align: center;" | Roster
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| valign="top" | Pitchers
| width="25px" |
| valign="top" | Catchers
Infielders
Outfielders
| width="25px" |
| valign="top" | Manager
Coaches (infield) (first base) (pitching) (third base) (hitting) (bullpen catcher) (bullpen)
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|}
, Tigers manager from 1979-1995, died at age 76. In his honor, the Tigers wore a memorial patch on their sleeves (seen at right), and a flag was raised in his honor on Opening Day. Additionally, Anderson's No. 11 jersey was officially retired by the Tigers on June 26, 2011. His name and number were also placed on the left-field wall at Comerica Park, joining other past Tiger greats. Anderson is the second non-player (after Ford C. Frick Award
-winning broadcaster Ernie Harwell
) to have his name on this wall.
had the best season of his career. On May 7, Verlander took a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays
into the 8th inning, and after a walk to J. P. Arencibia
, Verlander got his double play and went on to the 9th inning to complete his second career no-hitter
. It was the seventh no-hitter in Tigers history. He faced the minimum 27 batters and recorded four strikeouts with one walk and a pitch count of 108. Verlander became the second Tigers pitcher since Virgil Trucks
, and the thirtieth pitcher in the history of baseball, to throw multiple no-hitters.
Verlander also won the 100th game of his career and became the first Tiger pitcher to win 20 games in a season since Bill Gullickson
in 1991
. Verlander's regular season total of 24 wins is the highest for a Tiger pitcher since Mickey Lolich
won 25 in 1971
.
Verlander finished the season by winning the AL pitching Triple Crown, leading the American League in wins (24), ERA (2.40) and strikeouts (250). On November 15, Verlander was named the AL Cy Young Award
winner in a unanimous vote. On November 21, it was announced that Verlander had also won the American League MVP Award in a much closer vote.
recorded his 43rd consecutive save of the season, passing Todd Jones as the Tigers' all time single season saves leader. His 45th save of the season helped the Tigers clinch the AL Central title. On the final day of the regular season, he recorded his 49th straight save, completing his perfect season. He recorded 2 saves against the New York Yankees
in the ALDS, the second of which sent the Tigers to the ALCS. He saved one of the Tigers' two ALCS wins.
Valverde finished fifth in the 2011 AL Cy Young Award voting, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
won the AL Batting Championship. Cabrera became the first Tiger since Norm Cash
and Rocky Colavito
in 1961
to reach triple-digits in RBIs (105), runs (111) and walks (108). He also led the AL in on-base percentage (.448) and doubles (48). Miguel finished fifth in the voting for the AL MVP Award, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
pitched one-third of an inning in a blowout loss to the New York Mets
on June 29. Three days later, he made his major league debut at catcher, when he relieved Victor Martinez in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants
. This gave Kelly the distinction of playing all nine positions in his major league career.
started in the 2011 MLB All Star game and won the Silver Slugger Award for catchers.
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! bgcolor="bbffbb" | Tigers win
! bgcolor="ffbbbb" | Tigers loss
! bgcolor="bbbbbb" | Game postponed
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
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! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="1%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="13%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="1%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="1%" | Record
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || March 31 || @ Yankees
|| L 6–3 || Chamberlain
(1–0) || Coke
(0–1) || Rivera
(1) || 48,226 || 0–1
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
|-
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="4%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2 || April 2 || @ Yankees
|| L 10–6 || Burnett (1–0) || Penny
(0–1) || Rivera
(2) || 41,462 || 0–2
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || April 3 || @ Yankees
|| W 10–7 || Scherzer
(1–0) || Hughes (0–1) || Valverde
(1) || 40,574 || 1–2
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 4 || April 4 || @ Orioles
|| L 5–1 || Arrieta
(1–0) || Porcello
(0–1) || || 46,593 || 1–3
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 5 || April 6 || @ Orioles
|| W 7–3 || Verlander
(1–0) || Bergesen (0–1) || || 12,451 || 2–3
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 6 || April 7 || @ Orioles
|| L 9–5 || Johnson (1–0) || Thomas
(0–1) || || 11,648 || 2–4
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 7 || April 8 || Royals
|| W 5–2 || Scherzer
(2–0) || Davies (0–1) || Valverde
(2) || 44,799 || 3–4
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 8 || April 9 || Royals
|| L 3–1 || Chen
(1–0) || Coke
(0–2) || Soria
(2) || 33,810 || 3–5
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 9 || April 10 || Royals
|| L 9–5 || Hochevar
(1–1) || Porcello
(0–2) || Soria
(3) || 28,984 || 3–6
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 10 || April 11 || Rangers
|| L 2–0 || Ogando
(2–0) || Verlander
(1–1) || Feliz (4) || 18,724|| 3–7
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 11 || April 12 || Rangers
|| W 5–4 || Valverde
(1–0) || O'Day
(0–1) || || 20,609 || 4–7
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 12 || April 13 || Rangers
|| W 3–2|| Valverde
(2–0) || Oliver
(1–1) || || 20,526|| 5–7
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 13 || April 14 || @ Athletics
|| W 3–0 || Coke
(1–2) || Ross
(1–1) || Valverde
(3) || 11,129 || 6–7
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 14 || April 15 || @ Athletics
|| W 8–4 (10) || Villarreal
(1–0) || Fuentes
0–2) || || 21,853 || 7–7
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 15 || April 16 || @ Athletics
|| L 6–2 || Braden
(1–1) || Verlander
(1–2) || || 16,265 || 7–8
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 16 || April 17 || @ Athletics
||L 5–1 || Cahill
(2–0) || Penny
(0–2) || || 16,460 || 7–9
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 17 || April 18 || @ Mariners
|| W 8–3 || Scherzer
(3–0) || Lueke
(1–1) || || 12,774 || 8–9
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 18 || April 19 || @ Mariners
|| L 13–3 || Fister
(1–3) || Coke
(1–3) || || 12,411 || 8–10
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 19 || April 20 || @ Mariners
|| W 3–2 || Porcello
(1–2) || Bédard
(0–4) || Valverde
(4) || 13,339|| 9–10
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 20 || April 22 || White Sox
|| W 9–3 || Verlander
(2–2) || Buehrle
(1–2) || || 23,537 || 10–10
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 21 || April 23 || White Sox
|| W 9–0 || Penny
(1–2) || Jackson
(2–2) || || 35,227 || 11–10
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 22 || April 24 || White Sox
|| W 3–0 || Scherzer
(4–0) || Danks
(0–3) || Valverde
(5) || 17,784 || 12–10
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 23 || April 26 || Mariners
|| L 7–3 || Hernández
(3–2) || Coke
(1–4) || || 18,027 || 12–11
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 24 || April 27 || Mariners
|| L 10–1 || Bédard
(1–4) || Verlander
(2–3) || || 18,153 || 12–12
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 25 || April 28 || Mariners
|| L 7–2 || Pineda
(4–2) || Penny
(1–3) || || 21,176 || 12–13
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 26 || April 29 || @ Indians
|| L 9–5 || Perez
(1–1) || Benoit
(0–1) || || 15,568 || 12–14
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 27 || April 30 || @ Indians
|| L 3–2 (13) || Sipp
(1–0) || Villarreal
(1–1) || || 26,433 || 12–15
|}
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="4%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 28 || May 1 || @ Indians
|| L 5–4 || Durbin
(1–1) || Benoit
(0–2) || Perez
(7) || 14,164 || 12–16
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 29 || May 2 || Yankees
|| L 5–3 || Chamberlain
(2–0) || Valverde
(2–1) || Rivera
(11) || 22,852 || 12–17
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 30 || May 3 || Yankees
|| W 4–2 || Penny
(2–3) || Sabathia (2–2) || Valverde
(6) || 23,551 || 13–17
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 31 || May 4 || Yankees
|| W 4–0 || Scherzer
(5–0) || García
(1–2) || || 22,569 || 14–17
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 32 || May 5 || Yankees
|| W 6–3 || Porcello
(2–2) || Burnett (4–2) || || 30,572 || 15–17
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 33 || May 6 || @ Blue Jays
|| L 7–4 || Litsch
(3–2) || Coke
(1–5) || Francisco
(2) || 19,711 || 15–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 34 || May 7 || @ Blue Jays
|| W 9–0 || Verlander
(3–3) || Romero (2–4) || || 23,453 || 16–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 35 || May 8 || @ Blue Jays
|| W 5–2 || Penny
(3–3) || Reyes
(0–3) || Valverde
(7) || 17,392 || 17–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 36 || May 9 || @ Blue Jays
|| W 10–5 || Scherzer
(6–0) || Morrow
(1–2) || || 11,785 || 18–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 37 || May 10 || @ Twins
|| W 10–2 || Porcello
(3–2) || Liriano
(2–5) || || 38,949 || 19–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 38 || May 11 || @ Twins
|| W 9–7 || Benoit
(1–2) || Capps
(1–2) || Valverde
(8) || 38,938|| 20–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 39 || May 13 || Royals
|| W 3–1 || Verlander
(4–3) || Hochevar
(3–4) || Valverde
(9) || 33,641 || 21–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 40 || May 14 || Royals
|| W 3–0 || Penny
(4–3) || Francis
(0–5) || Valverde
(10) || 37,647 || 22–18
|- bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| - || May 15 || Royals
|| colspan=6 | Postponed (rain) - rescheduled for September 1
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 41 || May 16 || Blue Jays
|| L 4–2 || Drabek
(3–2) || Benoit
(1–3) || Francisco
(4)|| 20,444 || 22–19
|- bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| - || May 17 || Blue Jays
|| colspan=6 | Postponed (rain) - rescheduled for June 27
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 42 || May 18 || @ Red Sox
|| L 1–0 || Bard
(1–3) || Schlereth
(0–1) || Papelbon
(8)|| 37,311|| 22–20
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 43 || May 19 || @ Red Sox
|| L 4–3 || Papelbon
(2–0) || Alburquerque
(0–1) || || 37,660 || 22–21
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 44 || May 20 || @ Pirates
|| L 10–1 || Karstens (3–2) || Penny
(4–4) || || 24,396 || 22–22
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 45 || May 21 || @ Pirates
|| L 6–2 || Correia
(6–4) || Scherzer
(6–1) || Hanrahan
(13) || 37,958 || 22–23
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 46 || May 22 || @ Pirates
|| W 2–0 || Porcello
(4–2) || Maholm
(1–7) || Valverde
(11) || 25,124 || 23–23
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 47 || May 23 || Rays
|| W 6–3 || Furbush
(1–0) || Hellickson
(5–3) || || 21,550 || 24–23
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 48 || May 24 || Rays
|| W 7–6 || Alburquerque
(1–1) || Ramos
(0–1) || Benoit
(1) || 24,133 || 25–23
|- bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| - || May 25 || Rays
|| colspan=6 | Postponed (rain) - rescheduled for June 13
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 49 || May 26 || Red Sox
|| L 14–1 (8) || Aceves
(2–0) || Scherzer
(6–2) || || 24,213 || 25–24
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 50 || May 27 || Red Sox
|| L 6–3 || Wakefield
(2–1) || Porcello
(4–3) || || 34,046 || 25–25
|- bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| - || May 28 || Red Sox
|| colspan=6 | Postponed (rain) - rescheduled for May 29
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 51 || May 29 || Red Sox
|| L 4–3 || Albers
(1–2) || Valverde
(2–2) || Papelbon
(8) || 36,285 || 25–26
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 52 || May 29 || Red Sox
|| W 3–0 || Verlander
(5–3) || Beckett
(4–2) || Valverde
(12) || 39,873 || 26–26
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 53 || May 30 || Twins
|| W 6–5 || Alburquerque
(2–1) || Burnett
(1–4) || Valverde
(13) || 30,198 || 27–26
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 54 || May 31 || Twins
|| W 8–7 || Alburquerque
(3–1) || Dumatrait
(0–1) || Benoit
(2) || 22,649 || 28–26
|}
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|- valign="top"
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="4%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="20%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 55 || June 1 || Twins
|| W 4–2 || Porcello
(5–3) || Baker (2–4) || Valverde
(14) || 24,363|| 29–26
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 56 || June 3 || @ White Sox
|| L 6–4 || Buehrle
(5–4) || Oliver
(0–1) || Santos
(10)|| 23,095 || 29–27
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 57 || June 4 || @ White Sox
|| W 4–2 || Verlander
(6–3) || Crain
(2–2) || Valverde
(15) || 31,037 || 30–27
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 58 || June 5 || @ White Sox
|| W 7–3 || Penny
(5–4) || Peavy
(2–1) || || 25,149 || 31–27
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 59 || June 6 || @ Rangers
|| W 13–7 || Scherzer
(7–2) || Lewis
(5–6) || || 33,921 || 32–27
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 60 || June 7 || @ Rangers
|| W 8–1 || Porcello
(6–3) || Harrison
(5–5) || || 35,165 || 33–27
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 61 || June 8 || @ Rangers
|| L 7–3 || Ogando
(7–0) || Coke
(1–6) || || 40,388|| 33–28
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 62 || June 9 || Mariners
|| W 4–1 || Verlander
(7–3) || Fister
(3–7) || Valverde
(16) || 22,090 || 34–28
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 63 || June 10 || Mariners
|| L 3–2 || Ray
(3–1) || Penny
(5–5) || League
(18) || 30,511 || 34–29
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 64 || June 11 || Mariners
|| W 8–1 || Scherzer
(8–2) || Pineda
(6–4) || || 38,398 || 35–29
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 65 || June 12 || Mariners
|| L 7–3 || Hernández
(7–5) || Porcello
(6–4) || || 31,572 || 35–30
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 66 || June 13 || Rays
|| W 2–1 (10) || Purcey
(1–0) || Farnsworth
(0–1) || || 30,938 || 36–30
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 67|| June 14 || Indians
|| W 4–0 || Verlander
(8–3) || Masterson
(5–5) || || 28,128 || 37–30
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 68 || June 15 || Indians
|| L 6–4 || Carmona
(4–8) || Furbush
(1–1) || Perez
(17) || 26,711 || 37–31
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 69 || June 16 || Indians
|| W 6–2 || Scherzer
(9–2) || Talbot (2–4) || || 37,437 || 38–31
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 70 || June 17 || @ Rockies
|| L 13–6 || Hammel (4–6) || Porcello
(6–5) || || 41,594 || 38–32
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 71 || June 18 || @ Rockies
|| L 5–4 || Jiménez
(2–7) || Coke
(1–7) || Street
(20) || 48,555 ||38–33
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 72 || June 19 || @ Rockies
|| W 9–1 || Verlander
(9–3) || Cook (0–2) || || 49,015 || 39–33
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 73 || June 20 || @ Dodgers
|| L 4–0 || Kershaw
(7–3) || Penny
(5–6) || || 29,355 || 39–34
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 74 || June 21 || @ Dodgers
|| L 6–1 || Billingsley
(6–6) || Scherzer
(9–3) || || 37,769 || 39–35
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 75 || June 22 || @ Dodgers
|| W 7–5 || Alburquerque
(4–1)|| Lilly
(5–7) || Valverde
(17) || 30,332 || 40–35
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 76 || June 24 || Diamondbacks
|| L 7–6 || Vásquez
(1–1) || Purcey
(1–1) || Putz (21)|| 37,335 ||40–36
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 77 || June 25 || Diamondbacks
|| W 6–0 || Verlander
(10–3) || Collmenter
(4–4) || || 43,163 || 41–36
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 78 || June 26 || Diamondbacks
|| W 8–3 || Alburquerque
(5–1) || Heilman
(4–1) || || 41,036 || 42–36
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 79 || June 27 || Blue Jays
|| W 4–2 || Benoit
(2–3) || Rzepczynski
(2–2) || Valverde
(18) || 25,181 || 43–36
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 80 || June 28 || Mets
|| L 14–3 || Dickey
(4–7) || Porcello
(6–6) || || 28,480 || 43–37
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 81 || June 29 || Mets
|| L 16–9 || Capuano
(7–7) || Coke
(1–8) || || 26,338|| 43–38
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 82 || June 30 || Mets
|| W 5–2 || Verlander
(11–3) || Pelfrey (4–7) || Valverde
(19) || 31,861 || 44–38
|}
|-
|- valign="top"
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="4%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 83 || July 1 || Giants
|| L 4–3 || Wilson (6–1) || Valverde
(2–3) || Affeldt
(3) || 35,583 || 44–39
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 84 || July 2 || Giants
|| L 15–3 || Zito
(2–1) || Scherzer
(9–4) || Mota
(1) || 38,983 || 44–40
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 85 || July 3 || Giants
|| W 6–3 || Porcello
(7–6) || Affeldt
(1–2) || Valverde
(20) || 31,904 || 45–40
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 86 || July 4 || @ Angels
|| L 5–1 || Pineiro
(4–3) || Furbush
(1–2) || || 43,012 || 45–41
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 87 || July 5 || @ Angels
|| L 1–0 || Haren
(9–5) || Verlander
(11–4) || || 39,006 || 45–42
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 88 || July 6 || @ Angels
|| W 5–4 || Penny
(6–6) || Takahashi
(2–2) || Valverde
(21) || 31,549 || 46–42
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 89 || July 7 || @ Royals
|| W 3–1 || Scherzer
(10–4) || Duffy
(1–4) || Valverde
(22) || 16,355 || 47–42
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 90 || July 8 || @ Royals
|| W 6–4 || Porcello
(8–6) || Davies (1–8) || Valverde
(23) || 34,563 || 48–42
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 91 || July 9 || @ Royals
|| L 13–6 || Holland
(3–1) || Furbush
(1–3) || Teaford
(1) || 25,941 || 48–43
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 92 || July 10 || @ Royals
|| W 2–1 || Verlander
(12–4) || Francis
(3–10) || Valverde
(24) || 18,373 || 49–43
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 93 || July 15 || White Sox
|| L 8–2 || Floyd
(7–9) || Verlander
(12–5) || || 43,593|| 49–44
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 94 || July 16 || White Sox
|| L 5–0 || Jackson
(6–7) || Scherzer
(10–5) || || 49,984 || 49–45
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 95 || July 17 || White Sox
|| W 4–3 || Penny
(7–6) || Humber (8–6) || Valverde
(25) || 37,049 || 50–45
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 96 || July 19 || Athletics
|| W 8–3 || Porcello
(9–6) || Moscoso
(3–5) || || 31,980 || 51–45
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 97 || July 20 || Athletics
|| L 7–5 || Devine
(1–1) || Purcey
(1–2) || Bailey
(10) || 31,975 || 51–46
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 98 || July 21 || @ Twins
|| W 6–2 || Verlander
(13–5) || Pavano
(6–7) || || 40,149|| 52–46
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 99 || July 22 || @ Twins
|| W 8–2 || Scherzer
(11–5) || Duensing
(7–8) || || 40,691 || 53–46
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 100 || July 23 || @ Twins
|| L 4–1 || Baker (8–5) || Penny
(7–7) || Nathan
(7) || 40,764 || 53–47
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 101 || July 24 || @ Twins
|| W 5–2 || Porcello
(10–6) || Liriano
(6–8) || Valverde
(26) || 40,789 || 54–47
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 102 || July 25 || @ White Sox
|| L 6–3 || Buehrle
(8–5) || Below
(0–1) || || 37,110 || 54–48
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 103 || July 26 || @ White Sox
|| W 5–4 || Verlander
(14–5) || Ohman
(0–2) || Valverde
(27) || 28,093 || 55–48
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 104 || July 27 || @ White Sox
|| L 2–1 || Danks
(4–8) || Scherzer
(11–6) || Santos
(21) || 26,978 || 55–49
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 105 || July 28 || Angels
|| L 12–7 || Cassevah
(1–0) || Penny
(7–8) || || 33,489 || 55–50
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 106 || July 29 || Angels
|| W 12–2 || Porcello
(11–6) || Chatwood
(6–7) || || 40,551 || 56–50
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 107 || July 30 || Angels
|| L 5–1 || Haren
(11–6) || Turner
(0–1) || || 40,753 || 56–51
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 108 || July 31 || Angels
|| W 3–2 || Verlander
(15–5) || Weaver
(14–5) || Valverde
(28) || 36,878 || 57–51
|}
|-
|- valign="top"
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="4%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 109 || August 2 || Rangers
|| W 6–5 || Benoit
(3–3) || Adams (3–2) || Valverde
(29) || 29,067 || 58–51
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 110 || August 3 || Rangers
|| W 5–4 || Fister
(4–12) || Harrison
(9–8) || Valverde
(30) || 33,596 || 59–51
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 111 || August 4 || Rangers
|| L 5–2 || Ogando
(11–5) || Penny
(7–9) || Feliz (22) || 40,497 || 59–52
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 112 || August 5 || @ Royals
|| W 4–3 (10) || Schlereth
(1–1) || Crow
(3–3) || Valverde
(31) || 28,565 || 60–52
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 113 || August 6 || @ Royals
|| W 4–3 || Verlander
(16–5) || Duffy
(3–5) || Valverde
(32) || 25,818 || 61–52
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 114 || August 7 || @ Royals
|| L 4–3 || Chen
(6–5) || Scherzer
(11–7) || Soria
(21) || 20,132 || 61–53
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 115 || August 9 || @ Indians
|| L 3–2 (14) || Herrmann (3–0) || Pauley
(5–5) || || 25,317 || 61–54
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 116 || August 10 || @ Indians
|| L 10–3 || Jimenez
(7–9) || Porcello
(11–7) || || 23,258 || 61–55
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 117 || August 11 || @ Indians
|| W 4–3 || Verlander
(17–5) || Carmona
(5–12) || Valverde
(33) || 30,988 || 62–55
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 118 || August 12 || @ Orioles
|| W 5–4 || Penny
(8–9) || Patton
(0–1) || Valverde
(34) || 21,465 || 63–55
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 119 || August 13 || @ Orioles
|| W 6–5 || Scherzer
(12–7) || Guthrie
(5–16) || Valverde
(35) || 24,114 || 64–55
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 120 || August 14 || @ Orioles
|| L 8–5 || Reyes
(6–9) || Fister
(4–13) || Johnson (2) || 18,348 || 64–56
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 121 || August 15 || Twins
|| L 9–6 || Liriano
(8–9) || Porcello
(11–8) || Nathan
(10) || 36,211 || 64–57
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 122 || August 16 || Twins
|| W 7–1 || Verlander
(18–5) || Blackburn
(6–10) || || 40,589 || 65–57
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 123 || August 17 || Twins
|| L 6–5 || Capps
(4–6) || Valverde
(2–4) || Nathan
(11) || 34,835 || 65–58
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 124 || August 19 || Indians
|| W 4–1 || Scherzer
(13–7) || Tomlin
(12–6) || Valverde
(36) || 44,222 || 66–58
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 125 || August 20 || Indians
|| W 10–1 || Fister
(5–13) || Huff
(1–2) || || 44,629 || 67–58
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 126 || August 21 || Indians
|| W 8–7 || Coke
(2–8) || Jiménez
(7–10) || Valverde
(37) || 43,388 || 68–58
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 127 || August 22 || @ Rays
|| W 5–2 || Verlander
(19–5) || Niemann
(8–5) || || 13,048 || 69–58
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 128 || August 23 || @ Rays
|| W 2–1 || Penny
(9–9) || Price
(11–11) || Coke
(1) || 11,475 || 70–58
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 129 || August 24 || @ Rays
|| L 3–2 (10) || Peralta
(3–4) || Below
(0–2) || || 13,910 || 70–59
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 130 || August 25 || @ Rays
|| W 2–0 || Fister
(6–13) || Hellickson
(11–9) || Valverde
(38) || 14,069 || 71–59
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 131 || August 26 || @ Twins
|| W 8–1 || Porcello
(12–8) || Diamond
(0–2) || || 38,918 || 72–59
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 132 || August 27 || @ Twins
|| W 6–4 || Verlander
(20–5) || Pavano
(6–11) || Valverde
(39) || 40,179 || 73–59
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 133 || August 28 || @ Twins
|| L 11–4 || Duensing
(9–13) || Penny
(9–10) || || 39,130 || 73–60
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 134 || August 29 || Royals
|| L 9–5 || Hochevar
(9–10) || Scherzer
(13–8) || Wood
(1) || 32,423 || 73–61
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 135 || August 30 || Royals
|| W 2–1 (10) || Benoit
(4–3) || Crow
(3–4) || || 34,866 || 74–61
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 136 || August 31 || Royals
|| W 5–4 || Schlereth
(2–1) || Wood
(5–2) || Valverde
(40) || 33,572 || 75–61
|}
|-
|- valign="top"
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="3%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="16%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="13%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="20%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="20%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="20%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 137 || September 1 || Royals
|| L 11–8 || Crow
(4–4) || Coke
(2–9) || Soria
(25) || 39,084 || 75–62
|- bgcolor="bbfbbb"
| 138 || September 2 || White Sox
|| W 8–1 || Verlander
(21–5) || Danks
(6–10) || || 42,352 || 76–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 139 || September 3 || White Sox
|| W 9–8 || Marte
(1–0) || Santos
(3–4) || || 40,635 || 77–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 140 || September 4 || White Sox
|| W 18–2 || Scherzer
(14–8) || Buehrle
(11–7) || || 42,671 || 78–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 141 || September 5 || @ Indians
|| W 4–2 || Fister
(7–13) || Jiménez
(8–11) || Valverde
(41) || 39,824 || 79–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 142 || September 6 || @ Indians
|| W 10–1 || Porcello
(13–8) || Carmona
(6–14) || || 27,544 || 80–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 143 || September 7 || @ Indians
|| W 8–6 || Verlander
(22–5) || Masterson
(11–9) || Valverde
(42) || 16,783 || 81–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 144 || September 9 || Twins
|| W 8–4 || Penny
(10–10) || Slowey
(0–5) || || 35,996 || 82–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 145 || September 10 || Twins
|| W 3–2 || Alburquerque
(6–1) || Perkins
(4–4) || || 38,567 || 83–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 146 || September 11 || Twins
|| W 2–1 || Fister
(8–13) || Diamond
(1–4) || Valverde
(43) || 36,972 || 84–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 147 || September 12 || @ White Sox
|| W 14–4 || Porcello
(14–8) || Danks
(6–12)|| || 22,750 || 85–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 148 || September 13 || @ White Sox
|| W 5–0 || Verlander
(23–5) || Floyd
(12–11) || || 25,015 || 86–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 149 || September 14 || @ White Sox
|| W 6–5 (10) || Coke
(3–9) || Santos
(4–5) || Valverde
(44) || 19,010 || 87–62
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 150 || September 15 || @ Athletics
|| L 6–1 || McCarthy
(9–8) || Scherzer
(14–9) || || 10,925 || 87–63
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 151 || September 16 || @ Athletics
|| W 3–1 || Fister
(9–13) || Cahill
(11–14) || Valverde
(45) || 31,022 || 88–63
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 152 || September 17 || @ Athletics
|| L 5–3 || Gonzalez
(14–12) || Porcello
(14–9) || || 19,451 || 88–64
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 153 || September 18 || @ Athletics
|| W 3–0 || Verlander
(24–5) || Moscoso
(8–9) || Valverde
(46) || 18,405 || 89–64
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 154 || September 20 || @ Royals
|| L 10–2 || Mendoza
(1–0) || Penny
(10–11) || || 26,953 || 89–65
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 155 || September 21 || @ Royals
|| W 6–3 || Fister
(10–13) || Herrera
(0–1) || Valverde
(47) || 28,776 || 90–65
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 156 || September 22 || Orioles
|| L 6–5 || Britton
(11–10) || Pauley
(5–6) || Gregg
(21) || 27,847 || 90–66
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 157 || September 23 || Orioles
|| W 4–3 (11) || Perry
(1–0) || Eyre
(2–2) || || 38,623 || 91–66
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 158 || September 24 || Orioles
|| L 6–5 || Strop
(2–1) || Schlereth
(2–2) || Gregg
(22) || 44,846|| 91–67
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 159 || September 25 || Orioles
|| W 10–6 || Penny
(11–11) || Matusz
(1–9) || || 41,051 || 92–67
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 160 || September 26 || Indians
|| W 14–0 || Fister
(11–13) || Jiménez
(10–13) || || 29,886 || 93–67
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 161 || September 27 || Indians
|| W 9–6 || Scherzer
(15–9) || Gómez
(5–3) || Valverde
(48) || 31,132 || 94–67
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 162 || September 28 || Indians
|| W 5–4 || Perry
(2–0) || Pestano
(1–2) || Valverde
(49) || 31,645|| 95–67
|}
|}
{| class="toccolours collapsed" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"
|- valign="top"
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
|-
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="3%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="13%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="1%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="1%" | Record
|- bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| 1 || September 30 || @ Yankees
|| colspan=6 | Suspended (rain) - postponed to October 1
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || October 1 || @ Yankees
|| L 9–3 || Nova
(1–0) || Fister
(0–1) || || 50,940 || 0–1
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2 || October 2 || @ Yankees
|| W 5–3 || Scherzer
(1–0) || García
(0–1) || || 50,596 || 1–1
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || October 3 || Yankees
|| W 5–4 || Verlander
(1–0) || Soriano
(0–1) || Valverde
(1) || 43,581 || 2–1
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 4 || October 4 || Yankees
|| L 10–1 || Burnett (1–0) || Porcello
(0–1) || || 43,527 || 2–2
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 5 || October 6 || @ Yankees
|| W 3–2 || Fister
(1–1) || Nova
(1–1) || Valverde
(2) || 50,940 || 3–2
|}
|}
{| class="toccolours collapsed" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"
|- valign="top"
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
|-
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="3%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="13%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="1%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="1%" | Record
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || October 8 || @ Rangers
|| L 3–2 || Ogando
(1–0) || Verlander
(0–1) || Feliz (1) || 50,114 || 0–1
|- bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| - || October 9 || @ Rangers
|| colspan=6 | Postponed (rain) - rescheduled to October 10
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2 || October 10 || @ Rangers
|| L 7–3 (11) || Adams (1–0) || Perry
(0–1) || || 51,227 || 0–2
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || October 11 || Rangers
|| W 5–2 || Fister
(1–0) || Lewis
(0–1) || Valverde
(1) || 41,905 || 1–2
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 4 || October 12 || Rangers
|| L 7–3 (11) || Feldman
(1–0) || Valverde
(0–1) || || 42,334 || 1–3
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 5
|| W 7–5 || Verlander
(1–1) || Wilson
(0–1) || Coke
(1) || 41,908 || 2–3
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 6 || October 15 || @ Rangers
|| L 15–5 || Ogando
(2–0) || Scherzer
(0–1) || || 51,508 || 2–4
|}
|}
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="25%" | Player
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | G
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | AB
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | R
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | H
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | 2B
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | 3B
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | HR
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | RBI
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | AVG
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | SB
|-
|Alex Avila
|141
|464
|63
|137
|33
|4
|19
|82
|.295
|3
|-
|Wilson Betemit
|40
|120
|11
|35
|7
|3
|5
|19
|.292
|1
|-
|Brennan Boesch
|115
|428
|75
|121
|25
|1
|16
|54
|.283
|5
|-
|Miguel Cabrera
|161
|572
|111
|197
|48
|0
|30
|105
|.344
|2
|-
|Andy Dirks
|78
|219
|34
|55
|13
|0
|7
|28
|.251
|5
|-
|Carlos Guillén
|28
|95
|8
|22
|2
|1
|3
|13
|.232
|1
|-
|Brandon Inge
|102
|269
|29
|53
|10
|2
|3
|23
|.197
|1
|-
|Austin Jackson
|153
|591
|90
|147
|22
|11
|10
|45
|.249
|22
|-
|Don Kelly
|112
|257
|35
|63
|8
|3
|7
|28
|.245
|2
|-
|Víctor Martínez
|145
|540
|76
|178
|40
|0
|12
|103
|.330
|1
|-
|Magglio Ordóñez
|92
|329
|33
|84
|10
|0
|5
|32
|.255
|2
|-
|Jhonny Peralta
|146
|525
|58
|157
|25
|3
|21
|86
|.299
|0
|-
|Ryan Raburn
|121
|387
|53
|99
|22
|2
|14
|49
|.256
|1
|-
|Will Rhymes
|29
|85
|13
|20
|3
|0
|0
|2
|.235
|1
|-
|Ramón Santiago
|101
|258
|29
|67
|11
|3
|5
|30
|.260
|0
|-
|Omir Santos
|11
|22
|1
|5
|0
|0
|0
|0
|.227
|0
|-
|Danny Worth
|30
|37
|6
|10
|2
|0
|0
|3
|.270
|0
|-
|Delmon Young
|40
|168
|28
|46
|5
|1
|8
|32
|.274
|0
|-
|}
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="25%" | Player
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | W
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | L
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | ERA
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | G
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | GS
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | SV
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | IP
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | R
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | ER
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | BB
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | K
|-
| align=left | Doug Fister
|| 8 || 1 || 1.79 || 11 || 10 || 0 || 70⅓ || 19 || 14 || 5 || 57
|-
| align=left | Brad Penny
|| 11 || 11 || 5.30 || 33 || 33 || 0 || 182⅔ || 117 || 107 || 62 || 74
|-
| align=left | Rick Porcello
|| 14 || 9 || 4.75 || 31 || 31 || 0 || 182 || 103 || 96 || 46 || 104
|-
| align=left | Max Scherzer
|| 15 || 9 || 4.43 || 31 || 31 || 0 || 195 || 101 || 96 || 56 || 174
|-
| align=left | Justin Verlander
|| 24 || 5 || 2.40 || 34 || 34 || 0 || 251 || 73 || 67 || 57 || 250
|}
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="25%" | Player
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | W
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | L
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | ERA
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | G
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | GS
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | SV
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | IP
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | R
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | ER
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | BB
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | K
|-
| align=left | Al Alburquerque
|| 6 || 1 || 1.87 || 41 || 0 || 0 || 43⅓ || 9 || 9 || 29 || 67
|-
| align=left | Duane Below
|| 0 || 2 || 4.34 || 14 || 2 || 0 || 29 || 16 || 14 || 11 || 14
|-
| align=left | Joaquín Benoit
|| 4 || 3 || 2.95 || 66 || 0 || 2 || 61 || 22 || 20 || 17 || 63
|-
| align=left | Phil Coke
|| 3 || 9 || 4.47 || 48 || 14 || 1 || 108⅔ || 64 || 54 || 40 || 69
|-
| align=left | Charlie Furbush
* || 1 || 3 || 3.62 || 17 || 2 || 0 || 32⅓ || 18 || 13 || 14 || 26
|-
| align=left | Enrique González
* || 0 || 0 || 10.00 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 10 || 10 || 7 || 3
|-
| align=left | Don Kelly
|| 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 1 || 0 || 0 || ⅓ || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| align=left | Luis Marte
|| 1 || 0 || 2.45 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3⅔ || 1 || 1 || 1 || 3
|-
| align=left | Andrew Oliver
* || 0 || 1 || 6.52 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 9⅔ || 7 || 7 || 8 || 5
|-
| align=left | Lester Oliveros
* || 0 || 0 || 5.63 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 5 || 5 || 4 || 4
|-
| align=left | David Pauley
|| 0 || 2 || 5.95 || 14 || 0 || 0 || 19⅔ || 14 || 13 || 6 || 10
|-
| align=left | Ryan Perry
|| 2 || 0 || 5.35 || 36 || 0 || 0 || 37 || 25 || 22 || 21 || 24
|-
| align=left | David Purcey
* || 1 || 2 || 7.23 || 19 || 0 || 0 || 18⅔ || 15 || 15 || 20 || 12
|-
| align=left | Chance Ruffin
* || 0 || 0 || 4.91 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 3⅔ || 2 || 2 || 0 || 3
|-
| align=left | Daniel Schlereth
|| 2 || 2 || 3.49 || 49 || 0 || 0 || 49 || 20 || 19 || 31 || 44
|-
| align=left | Brad Thomas
* || 0 || 1 || 9.00 || 12 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 12 || 11 || 6 || 7
|-
| align=left | Jacob Turner
|| 0 || 1 || 8.53 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 12⅔ || 13 || 12 || 4 || 8
|-
| align=left | José Valverde
|| 2 || 4 || 2.24 || 75 || 0 || 49 || 72⅓ || 21 || 18 || 34 || 69
|-
| align=left | Brayan Villarreal
* || 1 || 1 || 6.75 || 16 || 0 || 0 || 16 || 12 || 12 || 10 || 14
|-
| align=left | Robbie Weinhardt
* || 0 || 0 || 10.80 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 1⅔ || 2 || 2 || 0 || 1
|-
| align=left | Adam Wilk
* || 0 || 0 || 5.40 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 13⅓ || 10 || 8 || 3 || 10
|}
* No longer on roster
2011 Major League Baseball season
The 2011 Major League Baseball season began on Thursday, March 31, and ended on Wednesday, September 28. This marked the first time a season began on a Thursday since , and the first time a regular season ended on a Wednesday since...
Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
season was the team's 111th season. The season began on March 31 at New York against the Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
, and the home opener was on April 8 against the Kansas City Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
. The Tigers honored the late Sparky Anderson
Sparky Anderson
George Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
during the season. The Tigers sent five players to the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 82nd in-season exhibition game between the All-Stars of the National League and the American League ; the leagues composing Major League Baseball. The event was held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, home of the...
: starting pitcher Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
, first baseman Miguel Cabrera
Miguel Cabrera
José Miguel Cabrera Torres nicknamed "Miggy", is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
, catcher Alex Avila
Alex Avila
Alexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
, shortstop Jhonny Peralta
Jhonny Peralta
Jhonny Antonio Peralta is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He previously played with the Cleveland Indians.-Playing career:...
, and closer José Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
. The regular season concluded September 28 at home against the Cleveland Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
, with the Tigers holding a 95–67 record.
The season saw the team's first eleven-game winning streak since 1968
1968 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers won the 1968 World Series, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 4 games to 3. The 1968 baseball season, known as the "Year of the Pitcher," was the Tigers' 68th since they entered the American League in 1901, their eighth pennant, and third World Series championship...
, and first nine game winning streak since 1984
1984 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers won the 1984 World Series, defeating the San Diego Padres, 4 games to 1. The season was their 84th since they entered the American League in 1901 and their fourth World Series championship. Detroit relief pitcher Willie Hernandez won the Cy Young Award and was chosen as the...
- both years in which the Tigers went on to win the World Series. The streak ended at 12 games on September 14. It consisted of four consecutive three-game sweeps over their AL Central Division rivals. It was the Tigers longest winning streak since the 1934 team
1934 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers season was a season in American baseball. The season was the team's 34th since entering the American League in . The Tigers won the American League pennant with a record of 101-53, the best winning percentage in team history. The team made its fourth World Series appearance, but...
won 14 straight.
On September 16, the Tigers clinched the AL Central Division title with a 3–1 win over the Oakland Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
. It is their first AL Central title since they joined the division in 1998
1998 Major League Baseball season
*American League Championship Series MVP: David Wells**American League Division Series:*National League Championship Series MVP: Sterling Hitchcock**National League Division Series*All-Star Game, July 7 at Coors Field: American League, 13-8; Roberto Alomar, MVP...
, and the team's first division title of any kind since 1987
1987 Detroit Tigers season
The 1987 Detroit Tigers season saw the Tigers make a startling late-season comeback to win the American League Eastern Division. The Tigers finished with a record of 98 wins and 64 losses, two games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays...
. They became the first team of the season to qualify for the American League Division Series
2011 American League Division Series
The 2011 American League Division Series were two best-of-five playoffs comprising the opening round of the Major League Baseball postseason, played to determine the participating teams in the 2011 American League Championship Series. Three divisional winners and a fourth team—a wild card—played...
, and first team in either league to clinch their division. The Tigers clinched the division with 11 games left to play, tying the franchise record set by the 1984 team. Justin Verlander was named both American League Cy Young Award
Cy Young Award
The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
winner and AL Most Valuable Player for an outstanding season that saw him lead the league in wins (24), strikeouts (250) and ERA (2.40).
On October 6, the Tigers beat the New York Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
in Game 5 of the ALDS, winning the series 3–2, and advancing to the American League Championship Series
2011 American League Championship Series
The 2011 American League Championship Series was a best-of-seven playoff pitting the winners of the 2011 American League Division Series, the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers, against each other for the American League championship and the right to be the league's representative in the 2011 World...
, which they lost to the Texas Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
4–2.
Signings
- On October 21, the Tigers re-signed third baseman Brandon IngeBrandon IngeCharles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
for two more seasons with an option for a third.
- On November 8, the Tigers re-signed shortstop Jhonny PeraltaJhonny PeraltaJhonny Antonio Peralta is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He previously played with the Cleveland Indians.-Playing career:...
for two more seasons with an option for a third.
- On November 19, the Tigers signed relief pitcher Joaquín BenoitJoaquín BenoitJoaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
to a three-year contract.
- On November 24, the Tigers signed catcher/designated hitter Víctor Martínez to a four-year contract.
- On December 16, the Tigers re-signed outfielder Magglio OrdóñezMagglio OrdóñezMagglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:...
to a one-year contract.
- On January 12, the Tigers re-signed outfielder Ryan RaburnRyan RaburnRyan Neil Raburn is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. Though primarily an outfielder, Raburn can also play third base, second base, first base, and catcher....
to a two-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
- On January 14, the Tigers re-signed relief pitcher Joel ZumayaJoel ZumayaJoel Martin Zumaya is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher known for his record-breaking fastballs.-Baseball career:...
to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.
- On January 18, the Tigers signed starting pitcher Brad PennyBrad PennyBradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
to a one-year deal.
- On February 7, the Tigers re-signed starting pitcher Phil CokePhil CokePhillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
.
- On March 2, the Tigers re-signed relief pitcher Ryan PerryRyan PerryRyan Keith Perry is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. At the end of 2008 Baseball America named him the Tigers second best prospect, behind Rick Porcello.-Baseball career:...
, catcher Alex AvilaAlex AvilaAlexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
, utility man Don KellyDon Kelly (baseball)Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
, and outfielders Brennan BoeschBrennan BoeschBrennan Philip Boesch is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Brennan Philip Boesch is an American professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] with the [[Detroit Tigers]] of...
and Austin JacksonAustin JacksonAustin Jarrell Jackson is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
.
Releases
- On December 14, the Tigers released relief pitcher Alfredo FígaroAlfredo FígaroAlfredo Fígaro [fee'-gah-ro] is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball. He made his Major League Baseball debut on June 20, 2009 with the Detroit Tigers.-Detroit Tigers:Fígaro was not drafted in the 2006 MLB Draft and signed with the...
.
- On February 1, the Tigers released pitcher Jeremy BondermanJeremy BondermanJeremy Allen Bonderman is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who currently is a free agent. Bonderman is six feet and two inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. He bats and throws right-handed...
.
- Other losses include outfielder Johnny DamonJohnny DamonJohnny David Damon is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter. From 2000–2008, he was third among active players in runs and seventh in hits and stolen bases . He is currently second among active leaders in triples , five behind Carl Crawford...
and catcher Gerald LairdGerald LairdGerald Lee Laird III is an American professional baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers. He graduated La Quinta High School in 1998, and played college baseball at Cypress College...
, both to free agency.
Trades
- On January 24, the Tigers traded starting pitcher Armando GalarragaArmando GalarragaArmando Antonio Galarraga is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Galarraga made his Major League Baseball debut with the Texas Rangers on September 15, 2007...
to Arizona for pitchers Kevin Eichhorn and Ryan Robowski.
In-Season Transactions
- On May 27, the Tigers traded infielder Scott SizemoreScott SizemoreScott Daniel Sizemore is a Major League Baseball second baseman/third baseman for the Oakland Athletics.-Minor leagues:...
to Oakland for relief pitcher David PurceyDavid PurceyDavid Kent Purcey is a left-handed pitcher in professional baseball.-Amateur career:Purcey attended high school at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, and then attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooners baseball team.-Professional career:Purcey originally was...
.
- On July 20, the Tigers traded pitcher Antonio Cruz and catcher Julio Rodriguez to Kansas City for third baseman Wilson BetemitWilson BetemitWilson Betemit is a Dominican professional baseball infielder. He is 6'2" and weighs 220 pounds...
.
- On July 30, the Tigers traded pitchers Charlie FurbushCharlie FurbushCharles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
and Chance RuffinChance RuffinChance Kraig Ruffin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:...
, outfielder Casper WellsCasper WellsCasper Charles Wells V is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners. Casper stands at 6'2 and weighs 210 pounds.-Early life:...
, and third baseman Francisco MartinezFrancisco Martínez (baseball)Francisco Javier Martínez is a third baseman who is currently on the Seattle Mariners 40 man roster.-Professional career:Martínez along with Jacob Turner represented the Detroit Tigers at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game....
to Seattle for pitchers Doug FisterDoug FisterDouglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
and David PauleyDavid PauleyDavid Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
.
- On August 15, the Tigers traded pitchers Cole Nelson and Lester OliverosLester OliverosLester Jesus Oliveros Blanco is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. He is 6'0" tall and he weighs 225 pounds.-Minor leagues:...
to Minnesota for outfielder Delmon YoungDelmon YoungDelmon Damarcus Young is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is the younger brother of former major league outfielder and first baseman Dmitri Young. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.Young is known for having a strong and accurate...
.
Personnel changes
On July 3, after Tigers pitchers had given up 51 runs in the previous five games (including three games in which 14 or more runs were allowed), pitching coach Rick KnappRick Knapp
Richard A. Knapp is the former pitching coach for the Major League Baseball Detroit Tigers. Knapp served as the Tigers pitching coach from 2008 until midway through the 2011 season....
was fired. Then-bullpen coach Jeff Jones was named the new pitching coach and Mike Rojas
Mike Rojas
Miguel Angel Rojas is an American professional baseball coach and player development official. A member of the Detroit Tigers' organization since , Rojas was named bullpen coach of the Tigers on July 3, 2011, when his predecessor, Jeff Jones, was promoted to Detroit's pitching coach position...
was made the new bullpen coach.
Roster
| 2011 Detroit Tigers | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roster | |||||||||
| Pitchers | Catchers Infielders Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (infield) (first base) (pitching) (third base) (hitting) (bullpen catcher) (bullpen) |
|||||||
Tributes to Sparky Anderson
On November 4, 2010, Sparky AndersonSparky Anderson
George Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
, Tigers manager from 1979-1995, died at age 76. In his honor, the Tigers wore a memorial patch on their sleeves (seen at right), and a flag was raised in his honor on Opening Day. Additionally, Anderson's No. 11 jersey was officially retired by the Tigers on June 26, 2011. His name and number were also placed on the left-field wall at Comerica Park, joining other past Tiger greats. Anderson is the second non-player (after Ford C. Frick Award
Ford C. Frick Award
The Ford C. Frick Award is presented annually by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the United States to a broadcaster for "major contributions to baseball." It is named for Ford Christopher Frick, former Commissioner of Major League Baseball...
-winning broadcaster Ernie Harwell
Ernie Harwell
William Earnest "Ernie" Harwell was an American sportscaster, known for his long career calling play-by-play of Major League Baseball games. For 55 years, 42 of them with the Detroit Tigers, Harwell called the action on radio and/or television...
) to have his name on this wall.
Notable games
Below is a chronology of highlights during the 2011 Detroit Tigers regular season.- March 31: The season opened with a 6–3 loss in New York’s Yankee StadiumYankee StadiumYankee Stadium was a stadium located in The Bronx in New York City, New York. It was the home ballpark of the New York Yankees from 1923 to 1973 and from 1976 to 2008. The stadium hosted 6,581 Yankees regular season home games during its 85-year history. It was also the former home of the New York...
. Justin VerlanderJustin VerlanderJustin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
gave up three runs in six innings, but former Tiger Curtis GrandersonCurtis GrandersonCurtis Granderson is an American Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees. Before joining the Yankees in 2010, he played with the Detroit Tigers . A center fielder, Granderson is known for being a five-tool player...
broke a 3–3 tie in the seventh inning with a two-run home run off reliever Phil CokePhil CokePhillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
. - April 2: Newly-acquired C/DH Víctor Martínez hit his first home run in a Tiger uniform, but starter Brad PennyBrad PennyBradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
, another off-season acquisition, surrendered eight runs in 4⅓ innings as the Tigers fell to the Yankees again, 10–6. - April 3: The Tigers earned their first victory of the season in a 10–7 slugfest over the Yankees that featured two home runs by Miguel CabreraMiguel CabreraJosé Miguel Cabrera Torres nicknamed "Miggy", is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
and another by Brennan BoeschBrennan BoeschBrennan Philip Boesch is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Brennan Philip Boesch is an American professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] with the [[Detroit Tigers]] of...
. - April 6: Justin Verlander picked up his first win of the season as the Tigers defeated the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
, 7–3. Catcher Alex AvilaAlex AvilaAlexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
hit a home run and drove in a career-high five runs. - April 11: The Tigers fell to 3–7 on the season with a 2–0 loss to the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
, who went to 9–1 with the win. Justin Verlander pitched a complete game, but was outdueled by the Rangers’ Alexi OgandoAlexi OgandoAlexi Ogando is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers.-Oakland Athletics:Ogando was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, and originally signed with the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder in...
. - April 12: Detroit rebounded with a 5–4 win against Texas when Miguel Cabrera hit a walk-off bases-loaded single with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning.
- April 13: Brandon IngeBrandon IngeCharles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to give the Tigers their second straight walk-off win, a 3–2 decision over the Rangers. - April 16: Miguel Cabrera hit a game-tying solo home run in the top of the ninth, and the Tigers scored seven runs in the top of the tenth inning to win their first extra-inning game of the season, 8–4 over the Oakland AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
. The victory was the 1,500th in manager Jim LeylandJim LeylandJames Richard "Jim" Leyland is a Major League Baseball manager, currently with the Detroit Tigers.He led the Florida Marlins to a World Series championship in 1997, and previously won three straight division titles with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
’s major league career. The victory also put the Tigers (7–7) at the .500 mark for the first time this season. - April 22: Ryan RaburnRyan RaburnRyan Neil Raburn is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. Though primarily an outfielder, Raburn can also play third base, second base, first base, and catcher....
hit a home run and collected four RBIs in a 9–3 victory over the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
to help Justin Verlander even his record at 2–2, and get the Tigers back to .500 at 10–10. Verlander fanned A. J. PierzynskiA. J. PierzynskiAnthony John "A. J." Pierzynski is an American Major League Baseball catcher who is currently with the Chicago White Sox. Pierzynski previously played with the Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants . Pierzynski was also a wrestler for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.-Early life:Anthony John...
for his 1,000th career strikeout. - April 24: Max ScherzerMax ScherzerMaxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
threw eight shutout innings in a 3–0 victory over the White Sox, as the Tigers completed a three-game sweep over their AL Central rivals. - May 1: The Tigers were swept by the division-leading Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
, as reliever Joaquin BenoitJoaquín BenoitJoaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
surrendered three eighth-inning runs in a 5-4 loss. The blazing hot Indians won their 13th straight home game on the season and ran their record to 19-8. It was the sixth straight loss for the Tigers, leaving them at 12-16, 7.5 games back in the AL Central. - May 2: The Tigers lost their seventh straight game, dropping a 5-3 decision at home to the Yankees. The game was played 72 years to the day that late Yankee slugger Lou GehrigLou GehrigHenry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
’s 2,130 consecutive games played streak ended in Detroit. - May 3: The Tigers snapped their seven-game losing streak as Scott SizemoreScott SizemoreScott Daniel Sizemore is a Major League Baseball second baseman/third baseman for the Oakland Athletics.-Minor leagues:...
, just recalled from the minors, went 3-for-4 with an RBI to help the Tigers to a 4-2 win over the Yankees. - May 5: The Tigers took 3 of 4 from the Yankees, with Brennan Boesch leading the way in a 4-2 Tigers win. Boesch homered and drove in 3 runs, while starter Rick PorcelloRick PorcelloFrederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
went seven strong innings. - May 7: Justin Verlander took a perfect game into the eighth inning in TorontoToronto Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
before surrendering a leadoff walk to Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia. Arencibia would be erased on a double-play, and Verlander completed his second career no-hitter in a 9-0 victory while facing the minimum 27 batters. The Tiger ace fanned four on the day, and helped his cause with a fine defensive play in the fifth inning. Edwin EncarnacionEdwin EncarnaciónEdwin Elpidio Encarnación , is a Dominican Republic Major League Baseball utility player with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 6 ft 2 in, 235-pound Encarnación bats and throws right-handed....
hit a line drive that glanced off Verlander’s forearm. The Tiger hurler scrambled to retrieve the ball and threw in the dirt to first base, but Miguel Cabrera scooped up the throw to just beat the runner. - May 9: The Tigers twice sent 10 batters to the plate in an inning (the fourth and seventh) in a 10-5 rout over the Blue Jays that saw Max Scherzer go to 6-0 on the season. Detroit also evened its record again at 18-18.
- May 11: A 64-minute delay due to golf ball sized hail in Minneapolis couldn’t stop the Tigers from again scoring 10 runs and defeating the Minnesota TwinsMinnesota TwinsThe Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
, 10-2. Victor Martinez got three hits and drove in four runs. Twins starter Francisco LirianoFrancisco LirianoFrancisco Liriano y Casillas is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:...
had thrown a no-hitter in his previous start, but the Tigers chased him after just three innings in this affair. - May 12: Jhonny PeraltaJhonny PeraltaJhonny Antonio Peralta is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He previously played with the Cleveland Indians.-Playing career:...
hit a pinch-hit two-run homer in the top of the eighth inning to tie the game against the Twins, and Tigers went on to win 9-7 after a Brandon Inge RBI triple in the ninth. - May 13: Making a bid to become the second pitcher in major league history to throw back-to-back no-hitters, Justin Verlander blanked the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
on no hits through 5.2 innings, before surrendering a triple to Melky CabreraMelky CabreraMelky Astacio Cabrera is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants.-Minors:Cabrera was signed by the New York Yankees on November 13, 2001, at age 17...
. The Tigers would go on to win their sixth straight, 3-1. - May 14: Struggling starter Brad Penny righted himself with eight shutout innings, as the Tigers won their seventh straight, 3-0 over the Royals. Closer Jose ValverdeJosé ValverdeJosé Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
picked up his 10th save in 10 opportunities. - May 21: The streaky Tigers followed up their seven-game winning streak by losing five straight, this time dropping a 6-2 decision to the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
in an interleague game. - May 22: The losing streak promptly ended as Rick Porcello tossed a one-hit gem over eight innings and the Tigers collected a 2-0 victory over the Pirates.
- May 23: Charlie FurbushCharlie FurbushCharles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
, just brought up from the minors, pitched 3.2 shutout innings in relief of Phil Coke to earn his first big-league victory in a 6-3 decision over the Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay RaysThe Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
. Outfielder Andy DirksAndy DirksAndrew Lee Dirks is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He attended Haven High School in Haven, Kansas.-Career:...
, brought up a week prior, hit his first major league home run. - May 24: Despite Justin Verlander’s worst outing of the season, the Tigers managed a 7-6 come-from-behind victory over the Rays. Alex Avila homered twice in the game, including the decisive two-run blow in the eighth inning.
- May 29: Justin Verlander blanked the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
over 7.2 innings, as the Tigers ended a modest three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win in the second game of a doubleheader. - May 30: Detroit nipped Minnesota, 6-5, when a controversial fan interference call allowed Jhonny Peralta to score the deciding run in the eighth inning on an Alex Avila double.
- May 31: Tiger reliever Al AlburquerqueAl AlburquerqueAlberto José Alburquerque is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Alburquerque began his professional career in 2006 and made his Major League debut in 2011.-Minor leagues:...
won his second game in as many nights, as Detroit again won a 1-run decision over the Twins, 8-7. Joaquin Benoit, making a rare appearance as a closer because Jose Valverde had pitched in the three previous games, stranded two runners in the ninth for the save. The Tigers posted a 16-10 record in May to climb to 28-26 on the season, but still trailed the Indians by five games in the AL Central. - June 4: Miguel Cabrera broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning, and Jose Valverde converted his 15th straight save opportunity as the Tigers downed the White Sox, 4-2.
- June 5: Mired in a 6-for-52 slump, Tigers second baseman Ryan RaburnRyan RaburnRyan Neil Raburn is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. Though primarily an outfielder, Raburn can also play third base, second base, first base, and catcher....
smacked a grand slam home run in a 6-run fourth inning, helping the Tigers defeat the White Sox, 7-3. - June 6: Detroit pounded out six doubles and four home runs in a 13-7 slugfest victory, including two homers by Brennan Boesch who went 5-for-6 with 5 RBI. All four homers came off Texas Rangers’ starter Colby LewisColby LewisColby Preston Lewis is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers.Lewis was originally a first-round draft choice of the Texas Rangers in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft, and made his major league debut in...
. - June 7: Though none of them were home runs, the Tigers collected another 20 hits to defeat the Rangers, 8-1.
- June 9: Justin Verlander fanned a season-high 10 Seattle MarinersSeattle MarinersThe Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
in a 4-1 victory that took only 2 hours and 17 minutes. Alex Avila became just the third Tiger catcher since 1919 to hit two triples in a game. The others were Lance ParrishLance ParrishLance Michael Parrish, aka "Big Wheel", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , Seattle Mariners , Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , and the Toronto Blue Jays...
(1980) and Brad AusmusBrad AusmusBradley David "Brad" Ausmus is a former All Star catcher in Major League Baseball, and currently a special assistant for the San Diego Padres....
(1999). - June 13: Ramon SantiagoRamón SantiagoRamón D. Santiago is a Major League Baseball shortstop. He has spent most of his major league career at shortstop, but has also played a significant amount of time at second base...
hit a walk-off triple in the tenth inning, plating Victor Martinez to give the Tigers a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay. The victory helped the Tigers (36-30) remain in a virtual tie with the slumping Indians (35-29) for the AL Central lead. - June 14: In a showdown of division leaders, Justin Verlander struck out 12 Cleveland Indians hitters and took a no-hitter into the eighth inning before surrendering a single to Orlando CabreraOrlando CabreraOrlando Luis Cabrera, nicknamed "O-Cab" and "The OC", is a Colombian-American baseball infielder.He won a World Series championship in 2004 with the Boston Red Sox. He has played for the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins,...
. Verlander completed the game for a two-hit 4-0 shutout, and the Tigers took sole possession of first place in the AL Central for the first time all year. Detroit had 11 hits, all singles, which snapped a 66-game streak from the start of the season in which they had at least one extra-base hit in every game. - June 19: Pitching his second straight complete game, Justin Verlander helped the Tigers to a 9-1 victory to salvage one game of an interleague series against the Colorado RockiesColorado RockiesThe Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
. Verlander (9-3) won his seventh straight decision after starting the season 2-3. - June 22: Austin Jackson, who had entered the game as a defensive replacement, made a game-saving over-the-shoulder catch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to preserve a 7-5 interleague victory over the Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. The catch also allowed closer Jose Valverde to remain perfect in save situations, converting his 17th straight. - June 25: While he didn’t flirt with a no-hitter, Justin Verlander was again masterful, striking out a career-high 14 batters in a 6-0 romp versus the visiting Arizona DiamondbacksArizona DiamondbacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
. - June 26: With Kirk GibsonKirk GibsonKirk Harold Gibson is a former Major League Baseball player and currently the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks. As a player, Gibson was an outfielder who batted and threw left-handed...
and Alan TrammellAlan TrammellAlan Stuart Trammell is a retired American baseball shortstop of the Detroit Tigers from to . Trammell, nicknamed "Tram", played his entire career with the Tigers, highlighted by a World Series championship in and an American League East division championship in . Although his arm was not...
in the visiting dugout as members of the Arizona Diamondbacks braintrust, the Tigers retired Sparky AndersonSparky AndersonGeorge Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
’s number 11 in a pre-game ceremony. Gibson and Trammell starred for the Tigers’ last World Series winning team in 1984, managed by Anderson. Detroit went on to dump Arizona, 8-3, thanks to seven runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. - June 27: Making up a rain-out at home versus the Blue Jays, the Tigers won 4-2 thanks to a tie-breaking triple in the bottom of the eighth from Jhonny Peralta.
- June 30: Justin Verlander again played stopper in a 5-2 victory over the visiting New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
. The Mets had pounded out 38 hits and 30 runs in the first two games of the series before Verlander tamed them on 7 hits. After a 16-12 June, the Tigers (44-38) found themselves 1.5 games up on the Indians in the AL Central. - July 2: The only notable achievement in a 15-3 blowout loss to the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
was Tigers utilityman Don KellyDon Kelly (baseball)Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
replacing catcher Victor Martinez in the third inning. The appearance gave Kelly, who had pitched one-third of an inning three days prior against the Mets, the distinction of playing all nine positions in his career. - July 3: In a day of mixed emotions, Alex Avila was informed that he had won the fan voting as the starting catcher for the AL in the All-Star Game and the Tigers defeated the Giants, 6-3. Immediately after the game, however, the Tigers front office announced the firing of pitching coach Rick KnappRick KnappRichard A. Knapp is the former pitching coach for the Major League Baseball Detroit Tigers. Knapp served as the Tigers pitching coach from 2008 until midway through the 2011 season....
. Knapp would be replaced by bullpen coach Jeff Jones for the remainder of the season. - July 5: Despite allowing only one run, Justin Verlander saw his 9-game winning streak end against Dan HarenDan HarenDaniel John Haren is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.- High-school and college career :...
and the Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in a classic 1-0 pitcher’s duel. - July 8: Jose Valverde saved a Tiger victory for the third time in three nights in a 6-4 victory over the Royals, running his consecutive saves streak to 23.
- July 10: Justin Verlander collected his 12th win on the season, 2-1 over the Royals, as the Tigers headed to the All-Star Break 1.5 games in front of the Cleveland Indians in the Central Division.
- July 17: Carlos GuillenCarlos GuillénCarlos Alfonso Guillén is a Major League Baseball second baseman and switch-hitter....
, recently recalled off the disabled list, hit a tie-breaking single in a three-run eighth inning to help the Tigers to a 4-3 win, avoiding a series sweep against the visiting White Sox. - July 20: Following the Tigers’ acquisition of 3B Wilson BetemitWilson BetemitWilson Betemit is a Dominican professional baseball infielder. He is 6'2" and weighs 220 pounds...
for two minor leaguers, long-time Tiger Brandon IngeBrandon IngeCharles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
was designated for assignment at Triple-A ToledoToledo Mud HensThe Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
shortly after the Tigers dropped a 7-5 decision to the Oakland A’s. Inge was hitting just .177 at the time and was out of minor league options, but chose to accept the assignment. - July 30: Top Tigers prospect Jacob TurnerJacob TurnerJacob Edward Turner is a baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-High school career:During his career playing for Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, Turner compiled a record of 20–4 as well as two saves and 187 strikeouts...
was called up from Double-A and made his major league debut, surrendering two runs in 5.2 innings. But the Tigers went on to lose to the Angels, 5-1. After the game, the Tigers announced they had acquired starter Doug FisterDoug FisterDouglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
and reliever David PauleyDavid PauleyDavid Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
in a trade with the Seattle Mariners for Casper WellsCasper WellsCasper Charles Wells V is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners. Casper stands at 6'2 and weighs 210 pounds.-Early life:...
, Charlie Furbush and two minor leaguers. - July 31: In a battle of the top two candidates for the AL Cy Young AwardCy Young AwardThe Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
, Justin Verlander outdueled Angels’ starter Jared Weaver for a 3-2 Tigers victory. Verlander again carried a no-hitter late into the game, ultimately losing the no-hitter and shutout with two out in the eighth after surrendering an RBI single to Maicer IzturisMaicer IzturisMaicer Eduardo Izturis is a Major League Baseball third baseman, second baseman, and shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed...
, but persevered for his 15th win of the season. Magglio Ordonez hit a two-run homer off Weaver in the third inning and stayed near the plate to see if the ball stayed fair. Weaver took it as an attempt to show him up, and jawed at Ordonez in his next at-bat. When Carlos GuillenCarlos GuillénCarlos Alfonso Guillén is a Major League Baseball second baseman and switch-hitter....
homered off Weaver later in the game, he danced down the first-base line and stared toward the mound. Weaver threw the next pitch over Alex Avila’s head and was ejected from the game. The Tigers (57-51) finished July 13-13, but maintained a 3-game lead over the Indians. - August 2: After reliever Joaquin Benoit blew a 5-2 lead in the top of the eighth against the Texas Rangers, Brennan Boesch hammered a solo homer in the bottom of the inning to give the Tigers a 6-5 lead they would hold onto with the help of Jose Valverde’s 29th straight save conversion.
- August 3: Newly-acquired Doug Fister won his Tiger debut, surrendering three runs (two earned) in seven innings of a 5-4 victory over the Rangers.
- August 5: Brennan Boesch hit a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the tenth inning to give the Tigers a 4-3 victory at Kansas City.
- August 6: Verlander tied the Yankees’ CC Sabathia for the major league lead in wins with his 16th, as the Tigers again defeated Kansas City, 4-3. The game was highlighted by Austin JacksonAustin JacksonAustin Jarrell Jackson is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
’s spectacular leaping grab over the center field wall to rob Alex GordonAlex GordonAlex Jonathan Gordon is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Kansas City Royals.-Early years:...
of a home run on Verlander’s first pitch of the game. Jose Valverde converted his 32nd consecutive save of the season, matching the streak that Willie HernandezWillie HernándezGuillermo "Willie" Hernández Villanueva is a former relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs , Philadelphia Phillies , and the Detroit Tigers . He threw and batted left-handed.-Career:...
achieved for the Tigers in 1984. - August 11: Justin Verlander’s 17th win of the season helped the Tigers salvage the third game of a series at Cleveland, regaining a 3-game lead over the second place Indians. The 4-3 victory was also the 100th win of Verlander’s career.
- August 13: The Tigers erased a 5-1 deficit against the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
with a 5-run sixth inning that featured six consecutive hits, and the 6-5 lead held up for the final score. - August 15: Upon arriving in Detroit on the Minnesota Twins’ team plane, outfielder Delmon YoungDelmon YoungDelmon Damarcus Young is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is the younger brother of former major league outfielder and first baseman Dmitri Young. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.Young is known for having a strong and accurate...
was told he had just been traded to the Tigers for two minor leaguers. Suiting up for the other side, Young hit a home run in his Tiger debut, but he was upstaged by former teammate Jim ThomeJim ThomeJames Howard "Jim" Thome is a Major League Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is the eighth player to hit 600 home runs in the major leagues. He is widely considered a future Hall of Famer.-Cleveland Indians :...
, who hit career home runs #599 and #600 in a 9-6 win for the Twins. - August 20: In his first at-bat since rejoining the Tigers from the minor leagues, Brandon Inge hit a two-run homer and the Tigers drubbed the Indians, 10-1.
- August 21: Detroit completed a sweep of the Indians in dramatic fashion. With an 8-7 lead and Jose Valverde’s consecutive saves streak on the line, center fielder Austin Jackson gunned down Cleveland’s Kosuke FukudomeKosuke Fukudomeis a Japanese professional baseball outfielder.Prior to arriving in the United States, Fukudome played nine seasons for the Chunichi Dragons of the Japanese Central League...
at the plate on a would-be sacrifice fly for the final out of the game. - August 27: In his first game back in Minnesota after being traded to Detroit, Delmon Young collected three hits and three RBIs in an 8-1 Tigers victory.
- August 28: Delmon Young again victimized his former team with a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, handing Justin Verlander his 20th win of the season and ninth straight decision. The victory made Verlander the Tigers’ first 20-game winner since Bill GullicksonBill GullicksonWilliam Lee Gullickson is a former major league baseball pitcher who played for six different major-league teams, in Canada, the U.S...
in 1991, and the first major leaguer to win 20 before the end of August since Curt SchillingCurt SchillingCurtis Montague "Curt" Schilling is a former American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He helped lead the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series in and won World Series championships in with the Arizona Diamondbacks and in and with the Boston Red Sox. Schilling retired with a...
in 2002. - August 30: Ramon Santiago hit just his fourth home run of the season, but it was a big one – a walk-off solo shot in the bottom of the tenth that gave the Tigers a 2-1 victory over the Royals.
- August 31: Against his former team, Wilson Betemit hit a two-run double in a three-run eighth inning for the Tigers that provided the final margin in a 5-4 victory over Kansas City. Jose Valverde ran his consecutive saves streak to 40 and the Tigers (75-61) completed an 18-10 August.
- September 2: Justin Verlander stifled the Chicago White Sox in an 8-1 win for his 21st of the season, and Jim Leyland became just the fifth manager in 111 years of Tiger baseball to manage 500 wins with the team. The other four are Sparky Anderson (1,331), Hughie Jennings (1,131), Bucky Harris (516) and Steve O'Neill (509).
- September 3: Trailing 8-1 after the Chicago White Sox scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning, the Tigers mounted an improbable comeback. Scoring three runs in the bottom of the frame, followed by single runs in the seventh and eighth innings, Detroit still trailed 8-6 in the bottom of the ninth with Sox closer Sergio SantosSergio SantosSergio Jose Santos is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-Draft and career as a shortstop:...
on the mound. Ryan Raburn smacked a two-run homer with one out to tie the game, then Miguel Cabrera sent the Detroit crowd home happy with a walk-off solo shot one out later. - September 4: The Tigers continued their assault on White Sox pitchers that started the night before, hammering 24 hits in an 18-2 rout. Max Scherzer tossed seven scoreless innings for his 14th win of the season.
- September 5: Doug Fister struck out a career-high 13 batters as the Tigers opened an important three-game series in Cleveland with a 4-2 win.
- September 7: The Tigers, who went into Cleveland up 6.5 games up in the AL Central, ended any thoughts of a collapse by completing a series sweep with an 8-6 win. Justin Verlander struggled at times, but still picked up win #22.
- September 9: Detroit’s seventh straight win, an 8-4 decision over Minnesota, was tempered by the team officially placing outfielder Brennan Boesch on the disabled list with a torn thumb ligament, and declaring that he would not be able to return for any post-season action. Boesch was hitting .283 with 16 home runs.
- September 10: Brandon Inge hit his second walk-off home run of the season in a 3-2 victory over the Twins, running the Tigers winning streak to eight games.
- September 11: Doug Fister upped his record to 5-1 with the Tigers, blanking the Twins on three hits over seven innings. Jose Valverde allowed a run in the ninth, but still set the Tiger record with his 43rd save of the season. Todd Jones had previously held the team record with 42 saves in 2000.
- September 13: Justin Verlander ran his record to 23-5 on the season, and combined with relievers Joaquin Benoit and Jose Valverde to shut out the White Sox, 5-0. The win was the Tigers 11th in a row, matching the team’s longest streak since 1968.
- September 14: Carlos Guillen singled home Will RhymesWill RhymesWilliam Daniel Rhymes is an American professional baseball second baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
in the top of the tenth inning, and Jose Valverde struck out the side in the bottom to convert his 44th consecutive save in a 6-5 Tigers win over the White Sox that ran the team’s streak to 12 straight. It was the longest Tigers winning streak since the 1934 team won 14 straight. - September 15: Tiger manager Jim Leyland finally got to change his underwear, as the Oakland A’s ended the Tigers winning streak with a 6-1 victory. Leyland stated after the game that he had not changed his underwear during the Tigers 12-game winning streak.
- September 16: With a 3-1 win in Oakland that ended about 12:30 AM September 17 in Detroit, the Tigers clinched their first division title since 1987. Doug Fister pitched 8 strong innings, retiring 17 straight batters at one point, and Jose Valverde finished with his 45th consecutive save.
- September 18: Justin Verlander blanked the A’s over eight innings for his 24th win, the most by a major league pitcher since Randy JohnsonRandy JohnsonRandall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
in 2002. - September 23: Detroit beat Baltimore, 4-3, on an 11th-inning walk-off RBI double by Victor Martinez. Miguel Cabrera collected his 100th RBI in the game, giving him eight straight seasons with at least 100 RBIs. It also made Cabrera the first Tiger since Norm CashNorm CashNorman Dalton Cash was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who spent almost his entire career with the Detroit Tigers...
and Rocky ColavitoRocky ColavitoRocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito, Jr. is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Cleveland Indians. He wore a #6, #7 or #21 jersey during his MLB career...
in 1961 to reach triple digits in RBIs, runs and walks. - September 24: In his final start of the season, Justin Verlander surrendered five runs to the Orioles in a no-decision, failing to become the first major league pitcher since Bob Welch in 1990 to win at least 25 games.
- September 25: In a 10-6 win over the Orioles, Victor Martinez joined Miguel Cabrera in the 100 RBI club with a 3-run homer that gave him 101 on the season.
- September 26: Doug Fister tossed 8 shutout innings as the Tigers drubbed Cleveland, 14-0. Miguel Cabrera went 3-for-4 to up his AL-leading batting average to .343.
- September 28: Miguel Cabrera went 2-for-4 on the final day of the season to raise his batting average to .344 and lock up the AL batting title. Jhonny Peralta hit his 21st home run of the season to break a 4-4 tie. Jose Valverde preserved the 5-4 lead over the Indians with his 49th straight save, completing his perfect season. After a remarkable 20-6 September, the Tigers finished the 2011 regular campaign with a 95-67 record and the #3 seed in the AL playoffs.
Justin Verlander
Ace starting pitcher Justin VerlanderJustin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
had the best season of his career. On May 7, Verlander took a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays
2011 Toronto Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays season was the 35th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 22nd full season of play at the Rogers Centre. It was also the first season with John Farrell as the team's manager...
into the 8th inning, and after a walk to J. P. Arencibia
J. P. Arencibia
Jonathan Paul Arencibia is an American professional baseball catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-College career:...
, Verlander got his double play and went on to the 9th inning to complete his second career no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
. It was the seventh no-hitter in Tigers history. He faced the minimum 27 batters and recorded four strikeouts with one walk and a pitch count of 108. Verlander became the second Tigers pitcher since Virgil Trucks
Virgil Trucks
Virgil Oliver Trucks is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1941 through 1958, Trucks played for the Detroit Tigers , St. Louis Browns , Chicago White Sox , Kansas City Athletics and New York Yankees . He batted and threw right-handed...
, and the thirtieth pitcher in the history of baseball, to throw multiple no-hitters.
Verlander also won the 100th game of his career and became the first Tiger pitcher to win 20 games in a season since Bill Gullickson
Bill Gullickson
William Lee Gullickson is a former major league baseball pitcher who played for six different major-league teams, in Canada, the U.S...
in 1991
1991 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers finished in second place in the American League East with a record of 83-79 . They outscored their opponents 817 to 794...
. Verlander's regular season total of 24 wins is the highest for a Tiger pitcher since Mickey Lolich
Mickey Lolich
Michael Stephen Lolich is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1962 until 1979 who played the majority of his career with the Detroit Tigers.-Baseball career:...
won 25 in 1971
1971 Detroit Tigers season
The 1971 Detroit Tigers finished in second place in the American League East with a 91-71 record, 12 games behind the Orioles. They outscored their opponents 701 to 645...
.
Verlander finished the season by winning the AL pitching Triple Crown, leading the American League in wins (24), ERA (2.40) and strikeouts (250). On November 15, Verlander was named the AL Cy Young Award
Cy Young Award
The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
winner in a unanimous vote. On November 21, it was announced that Verlander had also won the American League MVP Award in a much closer vote.
José Valverde
On September 11, closer José ValverdeJosé Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
recorded his 43rd consecutive save of the season, passing Todd Jones as the Tigers' all time single season saves leader. His 45th save of the season helped the Tigers clinch the AL Central title. On the final day of the regular season, he recorded his 49th straight save, completing his perfect season. He recorded 2 saves against the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in the ALDS, the second of which sent the Tigers to the ALCS. He saved one of the Tigers' two ALCS wins.
Valverde finished fifth in the 2011 AL Cy Young Award voting, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
Miguel Cabrera
With his Major League-best .344 batting average, Miguel CabreraMiguel Cabrera
José Miguel Cabrera Torres nicknamed "Miggy", is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
won the AL Batting Championship. Cabrera became the first Tiger since Norm Cash
Norm Cash
Norman Dalton Cash was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who spent almost his entire career with the Detroit Tigers...
and Rocky Colavito
Rocky Colavito
Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito, Jr. is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Cleveland Indians. He wore a #6, #7 or #21 jersey during his MLB career...
in 1961
1961 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers won 101 games but finished in second place, eight games behind the Yankees. The team's 1961 record tied the 1934 Tigers team record of 101 wins, and only twice in team history have the Tigers won more games: 1968 and 1984 .- Offseason :On January 1, the Tigers' home park,...
to reach triple-digits in RBIs (105), runs (111) and walks (108). He also led the AL in on-base percentage (.448) and doubles (48). Miguel finished fifth in the voting for the AL MVP Award, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
Don Kelly
Don KellyDon Kelly (baseball)
Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
pitched one-third of an inning in a blowout loss to the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
on June 29. Three days later, he made his major league debut at catcher, when he relieved Victor Martinez in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. This gave Kelly the distinction of playing all nine positions in his major league career.
Alex Avila
Catcher Alex AvilaAlex Avila
Alexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
started in the 2011 MLB All Star game and won the Silver Slugger Award for catchers.
Game log
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The 2011
2011 Major League Baseball season
The 2011 Major League Baseball season began on Thursday, March 31, and ended on Wednesday, September 28. This marked the first time a season began on a Thursday since , and the first time a regular season ended on a Wednesday since...
Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
season was the team's 111th season. The season began on March 31 at New York against the Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
, and the home opener was on April 8 against the Kansas City Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
. The Tigers honored the late Sparky Anderson
Sparky Anderson
George Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
during the season. The Tigers sent five players to the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 82nd in-season exhibition game between the All-Stars of the National League and the American League ; the leagues composing Major League Baseball. The event was held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, home of the...
: starting pitcher Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
, first baseman Miguel Cabrera
Miguel Cabrera
José Miguel Cabrera Torres nicknamed "Miggy", is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
, catcher Alex Avila
Alex Avila
Alexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
, shortstop Jhonny Peralta
Jhonny Peralta
Jhonny Antonio Peralta is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He previously played with the Cleveland Indians.-Playing career:...
, and closer José Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
. The regular season concluded September 28 at home against the Cleveland Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
, with the Tigers holding a 95–67 record.
The season saw the team's first eleven-game winning streak since 1968
1968 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers won the 1968 World Series, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 4 games to 3. The 1968 baseball season, known as the "Year of the Pitcher," was the Tigers' 68th since they entered the American League in 1901, their eighth pennant, and third World Series championship...
, and first nine game winning streak since 1984
1984 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers won the 1984 World Series, defeating the San Diego Padres, 4 games to 1. The season was their 84th since they entered the American League in 1901 and their fourth World Series championship. Detroit relief pitcher Willie Hernandez won the Cy Young Award and was chosen as the...
- both years in which the Tigers went on to win the World Series. The streak ended at 12 games on September 14. It consisted of four consecutive three-game sweeps over their AL Central Division rivals. It was the Tigers longest winning streak since the 1934 team
1934 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers season was a season in American baseball. The season was the team's 34th since entering the American League in . The Tigers won the American League pennant with a record of 101-53, the best winning percentage in team history. The team made its fourth World Series appearance, but...
won 14 straight.
On September 16, the Tigers clinched the AL Central Division title with a 3–1 win over the Oakland Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
. It is their first AL Central title since they joined the division in 1998
1998 Major League Baseball season
*American League Championship Series MVP: David Wells**American League Division Series:*National League Championship Series MVP: Sterling Hitchcock**National League Division Series*All-Star Game, July 7 at Coors Field: American League, 13-8; Roberto Alomar, MVP...
, and the team's first division title of any kind since 1987
1987 Detroit Tigers season
The 1987 Detroit Tigers season saw the Tigers make a startling late-season comeback to win the American League Eastern Division. The Tigers finished with a record of 98 wins and 64 losses, two games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays...
. They became the first team of the season to qualify for the American League Division Series
2011 American League Division Series
The 2011 American League Division Series were two best-of-five playoffs comprising the opening round of the Major League Baseball postseason, played to determine the participating teams in the 2011 American League Championship Series. Three divisional winners and a fourth team—a wild card—played...
, and first team in either league to clinch their division. The Tigers clinched the division with 11 games left to play, tying the franchise record set by the 1984 team. Justin Verlander was named both American League Cy Young Award
Cy Young Award
The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
winner and AL Most Valuable Player for an outstanding season that saw him lead the league in wins (24), strikeouts (250) and ERA (2.40).
On October 6, the Tigers beat the New York Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
in Game 5 of the ALDS, winning the series 3–2, and advancing to the American League Championship Series
2011 American League Championship Series
The 2011 American League Championship Series was a best-of-seven playoff pitting the winners of the 2011 American League Division Series, the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers, against each other for the American League championship and the right to be the league's representative in the 2011 World...
, which they lost to the Texas Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
4–2.
Signings
- On October 21, the Tigers re-signed third baseman Brandon IngeBrandon IngeCharles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
for two more seasons with an option for a third.
- On November 8, the Tigers re-signed shortstop Jhonny PeraltaJhonny PeraltaJhonny Antonio Peralta is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He previously played with the Cleveland Indians.-Playing career:...
for two more seasons with an option for a third.
- On November 19, the Tigers signed relief pitcher Joaquín BenoitJoaquín BenoitJoaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
to a three-year contract.
- On November 24, the Tigers signed catcher/designated hitter Víctor Martínez to a four-year contract.
- On December 16, the Tigers re-signed outfielder Magglio OrdóñezMagglio OrdóñezMagglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:...
to a one-year contract.
- On January 12, the Tigers re-signed outfielder Ryan RaburnRyan RaburnRyan Neil Raburn is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. Though primarily an outfielder, Raburn can also play third base, second base, first base, and catcher....
to a two-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
- On January 14, the Tigers re-signed relief pitcher Joel ZumayaJoel ZumayaJoel Martin Zumaya is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher known for his record-breaking fastballs.-Baseball career:...
to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.
- On January 18, the Tigers signed starting pitcher Brad PennyBrad PennyBradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
to a one-year deal.
- On February 7, the Tigers re-signed starting pitcher Phil CokePhil CokePhillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
.
- On March 2, the Tigers re-signed relief pitcher Ryan PerryRyan PerryRyan Keith Perry is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. At the end of 2008 Baseball America named him the Tigers second best prospect, behind Rick Porcello.-Baseball career:...
, catcher Alex AvilaAlex AvilaAlexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
, utility man Don KellyDon Kelly (baseball)Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
, and outfielders Brennan BoeschBrennan BoeschBrennan Philip Boesch is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Brennan Philip Boesch is an American professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] with the [[Detroit Tigers]] of...
and Austin JacksonAustin JacksonAustin Jarrell Jackson is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
.
Releases
- On December 14, the Tigers released relief pitcher Alfredo FígaroAlfredo FígaroAlfredo Fígaro [fee'-gah-ro] is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball. He made his Major League Baseball debut on June 20, 2009 with the Detroit Tigers.-Detroit Tigers:Fígaro was not drafted in the 2006 MLB Draft and signed with the...
.
- On February 1, the Tigers released pitcher Jeremy BondermanJeremy BondermanJeremy Allen Bonderman is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who currently is a free agent. Bonderman is six feet and two inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. He bats and throws right-handed...
.
- Other losses include outfielder Johnny DamonJohnny DamonJohnny David Damon is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter. From 2000–2008, he was third among active players in runs and seventh in hits and stolen bases . He is currently second among active leaders in triples , five behind Carl Crawford...
and catcher Gerald LairdGerald LairdGerald Lee Laird III is an American professional baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers. He graduated La Quinta High School in 1998, and played college baseball at Cypress College...
, both to free agency.
Trades
- On January 24, the Tigers traded starting pitcher Armando GalarragaArmando GalarragaArmando Antonio Galarraga is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Galarraga made his Major League Baseball debut with the Texas Rangers on September 15, 2007...
to Arizona for pitchers Kevin Eichhorn and Ryan Robowski.
In-Season Transactions
- On May 27, the Tigers traded infielder Scott SizemoreScott SizemoreScott Daniel Sizemore is a Major League Baseball second baseman/third baseman for the Oakland Athletics.-Minor leagues:...
to Oakland for relief pitcher David PurceyDavid PurceyDavid Kent Purcey is a left-handed pitcher in professional baseball.-Amateur career:Purcey attended high school at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, and then attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooners baseball team.-Professional career:Purcey originally was...
.
- On July 20, the Tigers traded pitcher Antonio Cruz and catcher Julio Rodriguez to Kansas City for third baseman Wilson BetemitWilson BetemitWilson Betemit is a Dominican professional baseball infielder. He is 6'2" and weighs 220 pounds...
.
- On July 30, the Tigers traded pitchers Charlie FurbushCharlie FurbushCharles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
and Chance RuffinChance RuffinChance Kraig Ruffin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:...
, outfielder Casper WellsCasper WellsCasper Charles Wells V is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners. Casper stands at 6'2 and weighs 210 pounds.-Early life:...
, and third baseman Francisco MartinezFrancisco Martínez (baseball)Francisco Javier Martínez is a third baseman who is currently on the Seattle Mariners 40 man roster.-Professional career:Martínez along with Jacob Turner represented the Detroit Tigers at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game....
to Seattle for pitchers Doug FisterDoug FisterDouglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
and David PauleyDavid PauleyDavid Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
.
- On August 15, the Tigers traded pitchers Cole Nelson and Lester OliverosLester OliverosLester Jesus Oliveros Blanco is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. He is 6'0" tall and he weighs 225 pounds.-Minor leagues:...
to Minnesota for outfielder Delmon YoungDelmon YoungDelmon Damarcus Young is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is the younger brother of former major league outfielder and first baseman Dmitri Young. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.Young is known for having a strong and accurate...
.
Personnel changes
On July 3, after Tigers pitchers had given up 51 runs in the previous five games (including three games in which 14 or more runs were allowed), pitching coach Rick KnappRick Knapp
Richard A. Knapp is the former pitching coach for the Major League Baseball Detroit Tigers. Knapp served as the Tigers pitching coach from 2008 until midway through the 2011 season....
was fired. Then-bullpen coach Jeff Jones was named the new pitching coach and Mike Rojas
Mike Rojas
Miguel Angel Rojas is an American professional baseball coach and player development official. A member of the Detroit Tigers' organization since , Rojas was named bullpen coach of the Tigers on July 3, 2011, when his predecessor, Jeff Jones, was promoted to Detroit's pitching coach position...
was made the new bullpen coach.
Roster
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Tributes to Sparky Anderson
On November 4, 2010, Sparky AndersonSparky Anderson
George Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
, Tigers manager from 1979-1995, died at age 76. In his honor, the Tigers wore a memorial patch on their sleeves (seen at right), and a flag was raised in his honor on Opening Day. Additionally, Anderson's No. 11 jersey was officially retired by the Tigers on June 26, 2011. His name and number were also placed on the left-field wall at Comerica Park, joining other past Tiger greats. Anderson is the second non-player (after Ford C. Frick Award
Ford C. Frick Award
The Ford C. Frick Award is presented annually by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the United States to a broadcaster for "major contributions to baseball." It is named for Ford Christopher Frick, former Commissioner of Major League Baseball...
-winning broadcaster Ernie Harwell
Ernie Harwell
William Earnest "Ernie" Harwell was an American sportscaster, known for his long career calling play-by-play of Major League Baseball games. For 55 years, 42 of them with the Detroit Tigers, Harwell called the action on radio and/or television...
) to have his name on this wall.
Notable games
Below is a chronology of highlights during the 2011 Detroit Tigers regular season.- March 31: The season opened with a 6–3 loss in New York’s Yankee StadiumYankee StadiumYankee Stadium was a stadium located in The Bronx in New York City, New York. It was the home ballpark of the New York Yankees from 1923 to 1973 and from 1976 to 2008. The stadium hosted 6,581 Yankees regular season home games during its 85-year history. It was also the former home of the New York...
. Justin VerlanderJustin VerlanderJustin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
gave up three runs in six innings, but former Tiger Curtis GrandersonCurtis GrandersonCurtis Granderson is an American Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees. Before joining the Yankees in 2010, he played with the Detroit Tigers . A center fielder, Granderson is known for being a five-tool player...
broke a 3–3 tie in the seventh inning with a two-run home run off reliever Phil CokePhil CokePhillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
. - April 2: Newly-acquired C/DH Víctor Martínez hit his first home run in a Tiger uniform, but starter Brad PennyBrad PennyBradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
, another off-season acquisition, surrendered eight runs in 4⅓ innings as the Tigers fell to the Yankees again, 10–6. - April 3: The Tigers earned their first victory of the season in a 10–7 slugfest over the Yankees that featured two home runs by Miguel CabreraMiguel CabreraJosé Miguel Cabrera Torres nicknamed "Miggy", is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
and another by Brennan BoeschBrennan BoeschBrennan Philip Boesch is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Brennan Philip Boesch is an American professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] with the [[Detroit Tigers]] of...
. - April 6: Justin Verlander picked up his first win of the season as the Tigers defeated the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
, 7–3. Catcher Alex AvilaAlex AvilaAlexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
hit a home run and drove in a career-high five runs. - April 11: The Tigers fell to 3–7 on the season with a 2–0 loss to the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
, who went to 9–1 with the win. Justin Verlander pitched a complete game, but was outdueled by the Rangers’ Alexi OgandoAlexi OgandoAlexi Ogando is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers.-Oakland Athletics:Ogando was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, and originally signed with the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder in...
. - April 12: Detroit rebounded with a 5–4 win against Texas when Miguel Cabrera hit a walk-off bases-loaded single with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning.
- April 13: Brandon IngeBrandon IngeCharles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to give the Tigers their second straight walk-off win, a 3–2 decision over the Rangers. - April 16: Miguel Cabrera hit a game-tying solo home run in the top of the ninth, and the Tigers scored seven runs in the top of the tenth inning to win their first extra-inning game of the season, 8–4 over the Oakland AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
. The victory was the 1,500th in manager Jim LeylandJim LeylandJames Richard "Jim" Leyland is a Major League Baseball manager, currently with the Detroit Tigers.He led the Florida Marlins to a World Series championship in 1997, and previously won three straight division titles with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
’s major league career. The victory also put the Tigers (7–7) at the .500 mark for the first time this season. - April 22: Ryan RaburnRyan RaburnRyan Neil Raburn is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. Though primarily an outfielder, Raburn can also play third base, second base, first base, and catcher....
hit a home run and collected four RBIs in a 9–3 victory over the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
to help Justin Verlander even his record at 2–2, and get the Tigers back to .500 at 10–10. Verlander fanned A. J. PierzynskiA. J. PierzynskiAnthony John "A. J." Pierzynski is an American Major League Baseball catcher who is currently with the Chicago White Sox. Pierzynski previously played with the Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants . Pierzynski was also a wrestler for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.-Early life:Anthony John...
for his 1,000th career strikeout. - April 24: Max ScherzerMax ScherzerMaxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
threw eight shutout innings in a 3–0 victory over the White Sox, as the Tigers completed a three-game sweep over their AL Central rivals. - May 1: The Tigers were swept by the division-leading Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
, as reliever Joaquin BenoitJoaquín BenoitJoaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
surrendered three eighth-inning runs in a 5-4 loss. The blazing hot Indians won their 13th straight home game on the season and ran their record to 19-8. It was the sixth straight loss for the Tigers, leaving them at 12-16, 7.5 games back in the AL Central. - May 2: The Tigers lost their seventh straight game, dropping a 5-3 decision at home to the Yankees. The game was played 72 years to the day that late Yankee slugger Lou GehrigLou GehrigHenry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
’s 2,130 consecutive games played streak ended in Detroit. - May 3: The Tigers snapped their seven-game losing streak as Scott SizemoreScott SizemoreScott Daniel Sizemore is a Major League Baseball second baseman/third baseman for the Oakland Athletics.-Minor leagues:...
, just recalled from the minors, went 3-for-4 with an RBI to help the Tigers to a 4-2 win over the Yankees. - May 5: The Tigers took 3 of 4 from the Yankees, with Brennan Boesch leading the way in a 4-2 Tigers win. Boesch homered and drove in 3 runs, while starter Rick PorcelloRick PorcelloFrederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
went seven strong innings. - May 7: Justin Verlander took a perfect game into the eighth inning in TorontoToronto Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
before surrendering a leadoff walk to Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia. Arencibia would be erased on a double-play, and Verlander completed his second career no-hitter in a 9-0 victory while facing the minimum 27 batters. The Tiger ace fanned four on the day, and helped his cause with a fine defensive play in the fifth inning. Edwin EncarnacionEdwin EncarnaciónEdwin Elpidio Encarnación , is a Dominican Republic Major League Baseball utility player with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 6 ft 2 in, 235-pound Encarnación bats and throws right-handed....
hit a line drive that glanced off Verlander’s forearm. The Tiger hurler scrambled to retrieve the ball and threw in the dirt to first base, but Miguel Cabrera scooped up the throw to just beat the runner. - May 9: The Tigers twice sent 10 batters to the plate in an inning (the fourth and seventh) in a 10-5 rout over the Blue Jays that saw Max Scherzer go to 6-0 on the season. Detroit also evened its record again at 18-18.
- May 11: A 64-minute delay due to golf ball sized hail in Minneapolis couldn’t stop the Tigers from again scoring 10 runs and defeating the Minnesota TwinsMinnesota TwinsThe Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
, 10-2. Victor Martinez got three hits and drove in four runs. Twins starter Francisco LirianoFrancisco LirianoFrancisco Liriano y Casillas is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:...
had thrown a no-hitter in his previous start, but the Tigers chased him after just three innings in this affair. - May 12: Jhonny PeraltaJhonny PeraltaJhonny Antonio Peralta is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He previously played with the Cleveland Indians.-Playing career:...
hit a pinch-hit two-run homer in the top of the eighth inning to tie the game against the Twins, and Tigers went on to win 9-7 after a Brandon Inge RBI triple in the ninth. - May 13: Making a bid to become the second pitcher in major league history to throw back-to-back no-hitters, Justin Verlander blanked the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
on no hits through 5.2 innings, before surrendering a triple to Melky CabreraMelky CabreraMelky Astacio Cabrera is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants.-Minors:Cabrera was signed by the New York Yankees on November 13, 2001, at age 17...
. The Tigers would go on to win their sixth straight, 3-1. - May 14: Struggling starter Brad Penny righted himself with eight shutout innings, as the Tigers won their seventh straight, 3-0 over the Royals. Closer Jose ValverdeJosé ValverdeJosé Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
picked up his 10th save in 10 opportunities. - May 21: The streaky Tigers followed up their seven-game winning streak by losing five straight, this time dropping a 6-2 decision to the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
in an interleague game. - May 22: The losing streak promptly ended as Rick Porcello tossed a one-hit gem over eight innings and the Tigers collected a 2-0 victory over the Pirates.
- May 23: Charlie FurbushCharlie FurbushCharles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
, just brought up from the minors, pitched 3.2 shutout innings in relief of Phil Coke to earn his first big-league victory in a 6-3 decision over the Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay RaysThe Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
. Outfielder Andy DirksAndy DirksAndrew Lee Dirks is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He attended Haven High School in Haven, Kansas.-Career:...
, brought up a week prior, hit his first major league home run. - May 24: Despite Justin Verlander’s worst outing of the season, the Tigers managed a 7-6 come-from-behind victory over the Rays. Alex Avila homered twice in the game, including the decisive two-run blow in the eighth inning.
- May 29: Justin Verlander blanked the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
over 7.2 innings, as the Tigers ended a modest three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win in the second game of a doubleheader. - May 30: Detroit nipped Minnesota, 6-5, when a controversial fan interference call allowed Jhonny Peralta to score the deciding run in the eighth inning on an Alex Avila double.
- May 31: Tiger reliever Al AlburquerqueAl AlburquerqueAlberto José Alburquerque is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Alburquerque began his professional career in 2006 and made his Major League debut in 2011.-Minor leagues:...
won his second game in as many nights, as Detroit again won a 1-run decision over the Twins, 8-7. Joaquin Benoit, making a rare appearance as a closer because Jose Valverde had pitched in the three previous games, stranded two runners in the ninth for the save. The Tigers posted a 16-10 record in May to climb to 28-26 on the season, but still trailed the Indians by five games in the AL Central. - June 4: Miguel Cabrera broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning, and Jose Valverde converted his 15th straight save opportunity as the Tigers downed the White Sox, 4-2.
- June 5: Mired in a 6-for-52 slump, Tigers second baseman Ryan RaburnRyan RaburnRyan Neil Raburn is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. Though primarily an outfielder, Raburn can also play third base, second base, first base, and catcher....
smacked a grand slam home run in a 6-run fourth inning, helping the Tigers defeat the White Sox, 7-3. - June 6: Detroit pounded out six doubles and four home runs in a 13-7 slugfest victory, including two homers by Brennan Boesch who went 5-for-6 with 5 RBI. All four homers came off Texas Rangers’ starter Colby LewisColby LewisColby Preston Lewis is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers.Lewis was originally a first-round draft choice of the Texas Rangers in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft, and made his major league debut in...
. - June 7: Though none of them were home runs, the Tigers collected another 20 hits to defeat the Rangers, 8-1.
- June 9: Justin Verlander fanned a season-high 10 Seattle MarinersSeattle MarinersThe Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
in a 4-1 victory that took only 2 hours and 17 minutes. Alex Avila became just the third Tiger catcher since 1919 to hit two triples in a game. The others were Lance ParrishLance ParrishLance Michael Parrish, aka "Big Wheel", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , Seattle Mariners , Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , and the Toronto Blue Jays...
(1980) and Brad AusmusBrad AusmusBradley David "Brad" Ausmus is a former All Star catcher in Major League Baseball, and currently a special assistant for the San Diego Padres....
(1999). - June 13: Ramon SantiagoRamón SantiagoRamón D. Santiago is a Major League Baseball shortstop. He has spent most of his major league career at shortstop, but has also played a significant amount of time at second base...
hit a walk-off triple in the tenth inning, plating Victor Martinez to give the Tigers a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay. The victory helped the Tigers (36-30) remain in a virtual tie with the slumping Indians (35-29) for the AL Central lead. - June 14: In a showdown of division leaders, Justin Verlander struck out 12 Cleveland Indians hitters and took a no-hitter into the eighth inning before surrendering a single to Orlando CabreraOrlando CabreraOrlando Luis Cabrera, nicknamed "O-Cab" and "The OC", is a Colombian-American baseball infielder.He won a World Series championship in 2004 with the Boston Red Sox. He has played for the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins,...
. Verlander completed the game for a two-hit 4-0 shutout, and the Tigers took sole possession of first place in the AL Central for the first time all year. Detroit had 11 hits, all singles, which snapped a 66-game streak from the start of the season in which they had at least one extra-base hit in every game. - June 19: Pitching his second straight complete game, Justin Verlander helped the Tigers to a 9-1 victory to salvage one game of an interleague series against the Colorado RockiesColorado RockiesThe Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
. Verlander (9-3) won his seventh straight decision after starting the season 2-3. - June 22: Austin Jackson, who had entered the game as a defensive replacement, made a game-saving over-the-shoulder catch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to preserve a 7-5 interleague victory over the Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. The catch also allowed closer Jose Valverde to remain perfect in save situations, converting his 17th straight. - June 25: While he didn’t flirt with a no-hitter, Justin Verlander was again masterful, striking out a career-high 14 batters in a 6-0 romp versus the visiting Arizona DiamondbacksArizona DiamondbacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
. - June 26: With Kirk GibsonKirk GibsonKirk Harold Gibson is a former Major League Baseball player and currently the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks. As a player, Gibson was an outfielder who batted and threw left-handed...
and Alan TrammellAlan TrammellAlan Stuart Trammell is a retired American baseball shortstop of the Detroit Tigers from to . Trammell, nicknamed "Tram", played his entire career with the Tigers, highlighted by a World Series championship in and an American League East division championship in . Although his arm was not...
in the visiting dugout as members of the Arizona Diamondbacks braintrust, the Tigers retired Sparky AndersonSparky AndersonGeorge Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
’s number 11 in a pre-game ceremony. Gibson and Trammell starred for the Tigers’ last World Series winning team in 1984, managed by Anderson. Detroit went on to dump Arizona, 8-3, thanks to seven runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. - June 27: Making up a rain-out at home versus the Blue Jays, the Tigers won 4-2 thanks to a tie-breaking triple in the bottom of the eighth from Jhonny Peralta.
- June 30: Justin Verlander again played stopper in a 5-2 victory over the visiting New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
. The Mets had pounded out 38 hits and 30 runs in the first two games of the series before Verlander tamed them on 7 hits. After a 16-12 June, the Tigers (44-38) found themselves 1.5 games up on the Indians in the AL Central. - July 2: The only notable achievement in a 15-3 blowout loss to the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
was Tigers utilityman Don KellyDon Kelly (baseball)Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
replacing catcher Victor Martinez in the third inning. The appearance gave Kelly, who had pitched one-third of an inning three days prior against the Mets, the distinction of playing all nine positions in his career. - July 3: In a day of mixed emotions, Alex Avila was informed that he had won the fan voting as the starting catcher for the AL in the All-Star Game and the Tigers defeated the Giants, 6-3. Immediately after the game, however, the Tigers front office announced the firing of pitching coach Rick KnappRick KnappRichard A. Knapp is the former pitching coach for the Major League Baseball Detroit Tigers. Knapp served as the Tigers pitching coach from 2008 until midway through the 2011 season....
. Knapp would be replaced by bullpen coach Jeff Jones for the remainder of the season. - July 5: Despite allowing only one run, Justin Verlander saw his 9-game winning streak end against Dan HarenDan HarenDaniel John Haren is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.- High-school and college career :...
and the Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in a classic 1-0 pitcher’s duel. - July 8: Jose Valverde saved a Tiger victory for the third time in three nights in a 6-4 victory over the Royals, running his consecutive saves streak to 23.
- July 10: Justin Verlander collected his 12th win on the season, 2-1 over the Royals, as the Tigers headed to the All-Star Break 1.5 games in front of the Cleveland Indians in the Central Division.
- July 17: Carlos GuillenCarlos GuillénCarlos Alfonso Guillén is a Major League Baseball second baseman and switch-hitter....
, recently recalled off the disabled list, hit a tie-breaking single in a three-run eighth inning to help the Tigers to a 4-3 win, avoiding a series sweep against the visiting White Sox. - July 20: Following the Tigers’ acquisition of 3B Wilson BetemitWilson BetemitWilson Betemit is a Dominican professional baseball infielder. He is 6'2" and weighs 220 pounds...
for two minor leaguers, long-time Tiger Brandon IngeBrandon IngeCharles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
was designated for assignment at Triple-A ToledoToledo Mud HensThe Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
shortly after the Tigers dropped a 7-5 decision to the Oakland A’s. Inge was hitting just .177 at the time and was out of minor league options, but chose to accept the assignment. - July 30: Top Tigers prospect Jacob TurnerJacob TurnerJacob Edward Turner is a baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-High school career:During his career playing for Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, Turner compiled a record of 20–4 as well as two saves and 187 strikeouts...
was called up from Double-A and made his major league debut, surrendering two runs in 5.2 innings. But the Tigers went on to lose to the Angels, 5-1. After the game, the Tigers announced they had acquired starter Doug FisterDoug FisterDouglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
and reliever David PauleyDavid PauleyDavid Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
in a trade with the Seattle Mariners for Casper WellsCasper WellsCasper Charles Wells V is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners. Casper stands at 6'2 and weighs 210 pounds.-Early life:...
, Charlie Furbush and two minor leaguers. - July 31: In a battle of the top two candidates for the AL Cy Young AwardCy Young AwardThe Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
, Justin Verlander outdueled Angels’ starter Jared Weaver for a 3-2 Tigers victory. Verlander again carried a no-hitter late into the game, ultimately losing the no-hitter and shutout with two out in the eighth after surrendering an RBI single to Maicer IzturisMaicer IzturisMaicer Eduardo Izturis is a Major League Baseball third baseman, second baseman, and shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed...
, but persevered for his 15th win of the season. Magglio Ordonez hit a two-run homer off Weaver in the third inning and stayed near the plate to see if the ball stayed fair. Weaver took it as an attempt to show him up, and jawed at Ordonez in his next at-bat. When Carlos GuillenCarlos GuillénCarlos Alfonso Guillén is a Major League Baseball second baseman and switch-hitter....
homered off Weaver later in the game, he danced down the first-base line and stared toward the mound. Weaver threw the next pitch over Alex Avila’s head and was ejected from the game. The Tigers (57-51) finished July 13-13, but maintained a 3-game lead over the Indians. - August 2: After reliever Joaquin Benoit blew a 5-2 lead in the top of the eighth against the Texas Rangers, Brennan Boesch hammered a solo homer in the bottom of the inning to give the Tigers a 6-5 lead they would hold onto with the help of Jose Valverde’s 29th straight save conversion.
- August 3: Newly-acquired Doug Fister won his Tiger debut, surrendering three runs (two earned) in seven innings of a 5-4 victory over the Rangers.
- August 5: Brennan Boesch hit a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the tenth inning to give the Tigers a 4-3 victory at Kansas City.
- August 6: Verlander tied the Yankees’ CC Sabathia for the major league lead in wins with his 16th, as the Tigers again defeated Kansas City, 4-3. The game was highlighted by Austin JacksonAustin JacksonAustin Jarrell Jackson is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
’s spectacular leaping grab over the center field wall to rob Alex GordonAlex GordonAlex Jonathan Gordon is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Kansas City Royals.-Early years:...
of a home run on Verlander’s first pitch of the game. Jose Valverde converted his 32nd consecutive save of the season, matching the streak that Willie HernandezWillie HernándezGuillermo "Willie" Hernández Villanueva is a former relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs , Philadelphia Phillies , and the Detroit Tigers . He threw and batted left-handed.-Career:...
achieved for the Tigers in 1984. - August 11: Justin Verlander’s 17th win of the season helped the Tigers salvage the third game of a series at Cleveland, regaining a 3-game lead over the second place Indians. The 4-3 victory was also the 100th win of Verlander’s career.
- August 13: The Tigers erased a 5-1 deficit against the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
with a 5-run sixth inning that featured six consecutive hits, and the 6-5 lead held up for the final score. - August 15: Upon arriving in Detroit on the Minnesota Twins’ team plane, outfielder Delmon YoungDelmon YoungDelmon Damarcus Young is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is the younger brother of former major league outfielder and first baseman Dmitri Young. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.Young is known for having a strong and accurate...
was told he had just been traded to the Tigers for two minor leaguers. Suiting up for the other side, Young hit a home run in his Tiger debut, but he was upstaged by former teammate Jim ThomeJim ThomeJames Howard "Jim" Thome is a Major League Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is the eighth player to hit 600 home runs in the major leagues. He is widely considered a future Hall of Famer.-Cleveland Indians :...
, who hit career home runs #599 and #600 in a 9-6 win for the Twins. - August 20: In his first at-bat since rejoining the Tigers from the minor leagues, Brandon Inge hit a two-run homer and the Tigers drubbed the Indians, 10-1.
- August 21: Detroit completed a sweep of the Indians in dramatic fashion. With an 8-7 lead and Jose Valverde’s consecutive saves streak on the line, center fielder Austin Jackson gunned down Cleveland’s Kosuke FukudomeKosuke Fukudomeis a Japanese professional baseball outfielder.Prior to arriving in the United States, Fukudome played nine seasons for the Chunichi Dragons of the Japanese Central League...
at the plate on a would-be sacrifice fly for the final out of the game. - August 27: In his first game back in Minnesota after being traded to Detroit, Delmon Young collected three hits and three RBIs in an 8-1 Tigers victory.
- August 28: Delmon Young again victimized his former team with a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, handing Justin Verlander his 20th win of the season and ninth straight decision. The victory made Verlander the Tigers’ first 20-game winner since Bill GullicksonBill GullicksonWilliam Lee Gullickson is a former major league baseball pitcher who played for six different major-league teams, in Canada, the U.S...
in 1991, and the first major leaguer to win 20 before the end of August since Curt SchillingCurt SchillingCurtis Montague "Curt" Schilling is a former American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He helped lead the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series in and won World Series championships in with the Arizona Diamondbacks and in and with the Boston Red Sox. Schilling retired with a...
in 2002. - August 30: Ramon Santiago hit just his fourth home run of the season, but it was a big one – a walk-off solo shot in the bottom of the tenth that gave the Tigers a 2-1 victory over the Royals.
- August 31: Against his former team, Wilson Betemit hit a two-run double in a three-run eighth inning for the Tigers that provided the final margin in a 5-4 victory over Kansas City. Jose Valverde ran his consecutive saves streak to 40 and the Tigers (75-61) completed an 18-10 August.
- September 2: Justin Verlander stifled the Chicago White Sox in an 8-1 win for his 21st of the season, and Jim Leyland became just the fifth manager in 111 years of Tiger baseball to manage 500 wins with the team. The other four are Sparky Anderson (1,331), Hughie Jennings (1,131), Bucky Harris (516) and Steve O'Neill (509).
- September 3: Trailing 8-1 after the Chicago White Sox scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning, the Tigers mounted an improbable comeback. Scoring three runs in the bottom of the frame, followed by single runs in the seventh and eighth innings, Detroit still trailed 8-6 in the bottom of the ninth with Sox closer Sergio SantosSergio SantosSergio Jose Santos is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-Draft and career as a shortstop:...
on the mound. Ryan Raburn smacked a two-run homer with one out to tie the game, then Miguel Cabrera sent the Detroit crowd home happy with a walk-off solo shot one out later. - September 4: The Tigers continued their assault on White Sox pitchers that started the night before, hammering 24 hits in an 18-2 rout. Max Scherzer tossed seven scoreless innings for his 14th win of the season.
- September 5: Doug Fister struck out a career-high 13 batters as the Tigers opened an important three-game series in Cleveland with a 4-2 win.
- September 7: The Tigers, who went into Cleveland up 6.5 games up in the AL Central, ended any thoughts of a collapse by completing a series sweep with an 8-6 win. Justin Verlander struggled at times, but still picked up win #22.
- September 9: Detroit’s seventh straight win, an 8-4 decision over Minnesota, was tempered by the team officially placing outfielder Brennan Boesch on the disabled list with a torn thumb ligament, and declaring that he would not be able to return for any post-season action. Boesch was hitting .283 with 16 home runs.
- September 10: Brandon Inge hit his second walk-off home run of the season in a 3-2 victory over the Twins, running the Tigers winning streak to eight games.
- September 11: Doug Fister upped his record to 5-1 with the Tigers, blanking the Twins on three hits over seven innings. Jose Valverde allowed a run in the ninth, but still set the Tiger record with his 43rd save of the season. Todd Jones had previously held the team record with 42 saves in 2000.
- September 13: Justin Verlander ran his record to 23-5 on the season, and combined with relievers Joaquin Benoit and Jose Valverde to shut out the White Sox, 5-0. The win was the Tigers 11th in a row, matching the team’s longest streak since 1968.
- September 14: Carlos Guillen singled home Will RhymesWill RhymesWilliam Daniel Rhymes is an American professional baseball second baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
in the top of the tenth inning, and Jose Valverde struck out the side in the bottom to convert his 44th consecutive save in a 6-5 Tigers win over the White Sox that ran the team’s streak to 12 straight. It was the longest Tigers winning streak since the 1934 team won 14 straight. - September 15: Tiger manager Jim Leyland finally got to change his underwear, as the Oakland A’s ended the Tigers winning streak with a 6-1 victory. Leyland stated after the game that he had not changed his underwear during the Tigers 12-game winning streak.
- September 16: With a 3-1 win in Oakland that ended about 12:30 AM September 17 in Detroit, the Tigers clinched their first division title since 1987. Doug Fister pitched 8 strong innings, retiring 17 straight batters at one point, and Jose Valverde finished with his 45th consecutive save.
- September 18: Justin Verlander blanked the A’s over eight innings for his 24th win, the most by a major league pitcher since Randy JohnsonRandy JohnsonRandall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
in 2002. - September 23: Detroit beat Baltimore, 4-3, on an 11th-inning walk-off RBI double by Victor Martinez. Miguel Cabrera collected his 100th RBI in the game, giving him eight straight seasons with at least 100 RBIs. It also made Cabrera the first Tiger since Norm CashNorm CashNorman Dalton Cash was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who spent almost his entire career with the Detroit Tigers...
and Rocky ColavitoRocky ColavitoRocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito, Jr. is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Cleveland Indians. He wore a #6, #7 or #21 jersey during his MLB career...
in 1961 to reach triple digits in RBIs, runs and walks. - September 24: In his final start of the season, Justin Verlander surrendered five runs to the Orioles in a no-decision, failing to become the first major league pitcher since Bob Welch in 1990 to win at least 25 games.
- September 25: In a 10-6 win over the Orioles, Victor Martinez joined Miguel Cabrera in the 100 RBI club with a 3-run homer that gave him 101 on the season.
- September 26: Doug Fister tossed 8 shutout innings as the Tigers drubbed Cleveland, 14-0. Miguel Cabrera went 3-for-4 to up his AL-leading batting average to .343.
- September 28: Miguel Cabrera went 2-for-4 on the final day of the season to raise his batting average to .344 and lock up the AL batting title. Jhonny Peralta hit his 21st home run of the season to break a 4-4 tie. Jose Valverde preserved the 5-4 lead over the Indians with his 49th straight save, completing his perfect season. After a remarkable 20-6 September, the Tigers finished the 2011 regular campaign with a 95-67 record and the #3 seed in the AL playoffs.
Justin Verlander
Ace starting pitcher Justin VerlanderJustin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
had the best season of his career. On May 7, Verlander took a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays
2011 Toronto Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays season was the 35th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 22nd full season of play at the Rogers Centre. It was also the first season with John Farrell as the team's manager...
into the 8th inning, and after a walk to J. P. Arencibia
J. P. Arencibia
Jonathan Paul Arencibia is an American professional baseball catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-College career:...
, Verlander got his double play and went on to the 9th inning to complete his second career no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
. It was the seventh no-hitter in Tigers history. He faced the minimum 27 batters and recorded four strikeouts with one walk and a pitch count of 108. Verlander became the second Tigers pitcher since Virgil Trucks
Virgil Trucks
Virgil Oliver Trucks is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1941 through 1958, Trucks played for the Detroit Tigers , St. Louis Browns , Chicago White Sox , Kansas City Athletics and New York Yankees . He batted and threw right-handed...
, and the thirtieth pitcher in the history of baseball, to throw multiple no-hitters.
Verlander also won the 100th game of his career and became the first Tiger pitcher to win 20 games in a season since Bill Gullickson
Bill Gullickson
William Lee Gullickson is a former major league baseball pitcher who played for six different major-league teams, in Canada, the U.S...
in 1991
1991 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers finished in second place in the American League East with a record of 83-79 . They outscored their opponents 817 to 794...
. Verlander's regular season total of 24 wins is the highest for a Tiger pitcher since Mickey Lolich
Mickey Lolich
Michael Stephen Lolich is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1962 until 1979 who played the majority of his career with the Detroit Tigers.-Baseball career:...
won 25 in 1971
1971 Detroit Tigers season
The 1971 Detroit Tigers finished in second place in the American League East with a 91-71 record, 12 games behind the Orioles. They outscored their opponents 701 to 645...
.
Verlander finished the season by winning the AL pitching Triple Crown, leading the American League in wins (24), ERA (2.40) and strikeouts (250). On November 15, Verlander was named the AL Cy Young Award
Cy Young Award
The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
winner in a unanimous vote. On November 21, it was announced that Verlander had also won the American League MVP Award in a much closer vote.
José Valverde
On September 11, closer José ValverdeJosé Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
recorded his 43rd consecutive save of the season, passing Todd Jones as the Tigers' all time single season saves leader. His 45th save of the season helped the Tigers clinch the AL Central title. On the final day of the regular season, he recorded his 49th straight save, completing his perfect season. He recorded 2 saves against the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in the ALDS, the second of which sent the Tigers to the ALCS. He saved one of the Tigers' two ALCS wins.
Valverde finished fifth in the 2011 AL Cy Young Award voting, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
Miguel Cabrera
With his Major League-best .344 batting average, Miguel CabreraMiguel Cabrera
José Miguel Cabrera Torres nicknamed "Miggy", is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
won the AL Batting Championship. Cabrera became the first Tiger since Norm Cash
Norm Cash
Norman Dalton Cash was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who spent almost his entire career with the Detroit Tigers...
and Rocky Colavito
Rocky Colavito
Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito, Jr. is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Cleveland Indians. He wore a #6, #7 or #21 jersey during his MLB career...
in 1961
1961 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers won 101 games but finished in second place, eight games behind the Yankees. The team's 1961 record tied the 1934 Tigers team record of 101 wins, and only twice in team history have the Tigers won more games: 1968 and 1984 .- Offseason :On January 1, the Tigers' home park,...
to reach triple-digits in RBIs (105), runs (111) and walks (108). He also led the AL in on-base percentage (.448) and doubles (48). Miguel finished fifth in the voting for the AL MVP Award, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
Don Kelly
Don KellyDon Kelly (baseball)
Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
pitched one-third of an inning in a blowout loss to the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
on June 29. Three days later, he made his major league debut at catcher, when he relieved Victor Martinez in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. This gave Kelly the distinction of playing all nine positions in his major league career.
Alex Avila
Catcher Alex AvilaAlex Avila
Alexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
started in the 2011 MLB All Star game and won the Silver Slugger Award for catchers.
Game log
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The 2011
2011 Major League Baseball season
The 2011 Major League Baseball season began on Thursday, March 31, and ended on Wednesday, September 28. This marked the first time a season began on a Thursday since , and the first time a regular season ended on a Wednesday since...
Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
season was the team's 111th season. The season began on March 31 at New York against the Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
, and the home opener was on April 8 against the Kansas City Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
. The Tigers honored the late Sparky Anderson
Sparky Anderson
George Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
during the season. The Tigers sent five players to the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 82nd in-season exhibition game between the All-Stars of the National League and the American League ; the leagues composing Major League Baseball. The event was held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, home of the...
: starting pitcher Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
, first baseman Miguel Cabrera
Miguel Cabrera
José Miguel Cabrera Torres nicknamed "Miggy", is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
, catcher Alex Avila
Alex Avila
Alexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
, shortstop Jhonny Peralta
Jhonny Peralta
Jhonny Antonio Peralta is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He previously played with the Cleveland Indians.-Playing career:...
, and closer José Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
. The regular season concluded September 28 at home against the Cleveland Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
, with the Tigers holding a 95–67 record.
The season saw the team's first eleven-game winning streak since 1968
1968 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers won the 1968 World Series, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 4 games to 3. The 1968 baseball season, known as the "Year of the Pitcher," was the Tigers' 68th since they entered the American League in 1901, their eighth pennant, and third World Series championship...
, and first nine game winning streak since 1984
1984 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers won the 1984 World Series, defeating the San Diego Padres, 4 games to 1. The season was their 84th since they entered the American League in 1901 and their fourth World Series championship. Detroit relief pitcher Willie Hernandez won the Cy Young Award and was chosen as the...
- both years in which the Tigers went on to win the World Series. The streak ended at 12 games on September 14. It consisted of four consecutive three-game sweeps over their AL Central Division rivals. It was the Tigers longest winning streak since the 1934 team
1934 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers season was a season in American baseball. The season was the team's 34th since entering the American League in . The Tigers won the American League pennant with a record of 101-53, the best winning percentage in team history. The team made its fourth World Series appearance, but...
won 14 straight.
On September 16, the Tigers clinched the AL Central Division title with a 3–1 win over the Oakland Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
. It is their first AL Central title since they joined the division in 1998
1998 Major League Baseball season
*American League Championship Series MVP: David Wells**American League Division Series:*National League Championship Series MVP: Sterling Hitchcock**National League Division Series*All-Star Game, July 7 at Coors Field: American League, 13-8; Roberto Alomar, MVP...
, and the team's first division title of any kind since 1987
1987 Detroit Tigers season
The 1987 Detroit Tigers season saw the Tigers make a startling late-season comeback to win the American League Eastern Division. The Tigers finished with a record of 98 wins and 64 losses, two games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays...
. They became the first team of the season to qualify for the American League Division Series
2011 American League Division Series
The 2011 American League Division Series were two best-of-five playoffs comprising the opening round of the Major League Baseball postseason, played to determine the participating teams in the 2011 American League Championship Series. Three divisional winners and a fourth team—a wild card—played...
, and first team in either league to clinch their division. The Tigers clinched the division with 11 games left to play, tying the franchise record set by the 1984 team. Justin Verlander was named both American League Cy Young Award
Cy Young Award
The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
winner and AL Most Valuable Player for an outstanding season that saw him lead the league in wins (24), strikeouts (250) and ERA (2.40).
On October 6, the Tigers beat the New York Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
in Game 5 of the ALDS, winning the series 3–2, and advancing to the American League Championship Series
2011 American League Championship Series
The 2011 American League Championship Series was a best-of-seven playoff pitting the winners of the 2011 American League Division Series, the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers, against each other for the American League championship and the right to be the league's representative in the 2011 World...
, which they lost to the Texas Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
4–2.
Signings
- On October 21, the Tigers re-signed third baseman Brandon IngeBrandon IngeCharles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
for two more seasons with an option for a third.
- On November 8, the Tigers re-signed shortstop Jhonny PeraltaJhonny PeraltaJhonny Antonio Peralta is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He previously played with the Cleveland Indians.-Playing career:...
for two more seasons with an option for a third.
- On November 19, the Tigers signed relief pitcher Joaquín BenoitJoaquín BenoitJoaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
to a three-year contract.
- On November 24, the Tigers signed catcher/designated hitter Víctor Martínez to a four-year contract.
- On December 16, the Tigers re-signed outfielder Magglio OrdóñezMagglio OrdóñezMagglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:...
to a one-year contract.
- On January 12, the Tigers re-signed outfielder Ryan RaburnRyan RaburnRyan Neil Raburn is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. Though primarily an outfielder, Raburn can also play third base, second base, first base, and catcher....
to a two-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
- On January 14, the Tigers re-signed relief pitcher Joel ZumayaJoel ZumayaJoel Martin Zumaya is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher known for his record-breaking fastballs.-Baseball career:...
to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.
- On January 18, the Tigers signed starting pitcher Brad PennyBrad PennyBradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
to a one-year deal.
- On February 7, the Tigers re-signed starting pitcher Phil CokePhil CokePhillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
.
- On March 2, the Tigers re-signed relief pitcher Ryan PerryRyan PerryRyan Keith Perry is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. At the end of 2008 Baseball America named him the Tigers second best prospect, behind Rick Porcello.-Baseball career:...
, catcher Alex AvilaAlex AvilaAlexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
, utility man Don KellyDon Kelly (baseball)Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
, and outfielders Brennan BoeschBrennan BoeschBrennan Philip Boesch is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Brennan Philip Boesch is an American professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] with the [[Detroit Tigers]] of...
and Austin JacksonAustin JacksonAustin Jarrell Jackson is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
.
Releases
- On December 14, the Tigers released relief pitcher Alfredo FígaroAlfredo FígaroAlfredo Fígaro [fee'-gah-ro] is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball. He made his Major League Baseball debut on June 20, 2009 with the Detroit Tigers.-Detroit Tigers:Fígaro was not drafted in the 2006 MLB Draft and signed with the...
.
- On February 1, the Tigers released pitcher Jeremy BondermanJeremy BondermanJeremy Allen Bonderman is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who currently is a free agent. Bonderman is six feet and two inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. He bats and throws right-handed...
.
- Other losses include outfielder Johnny DamonJohnny DamonJohnny David Damon is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter. From 2000–2008, he was third among active players in runs and seventh in hits and stolen bases . He is currently second among active leaders in triples , five behind Carl Crawford...
and catcher Gerald LairdGerald LairdGerald Lee Laird III is an American professional baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers. He graduated La Quinta High School in 1998, and played college baseball at Cypress College...
, both to free agency.
Trades
- On January 24, the Tigers traded starting pitcher Armando GalarragaArmando GalarragaArmando Antonio Galarraga is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Galarraga made his Major League Baseball debut with the Texas Rangers on September 15, 2007...
to Arizona for pitchers Kevin Eichhorn and Ryan Robowski.
In-Season Transactions
- On May 27, the Tigers traded infielder Scott SizemoreScott SizemoreScott Daniel Sizemore is a Major League Baseball second baseman/third baseman for the Oakland Athletics.-Minor leagues:...
to Oakland for relief pitcher David PurceyDavid PurceyDavid Kent Purcey is a left-handed pitcher in professional baseball.-Amateur career:Purcey attended high school at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, and then attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooners baseball team.-Professional career:Purcey originally was...
.
- On July 20, the Tigers traded pitcher Antonio Cruz and catcher Julio Rodriguez to Kansas City for third baseman Wilson BetemitWilson BetemitWilson Betemit is a Dominican professional baseball infielder. He is 6'2" and weighs 220 pounds...
.
- On July 30, the Tigers traded pitchers Charlie FurbushCharlie FurbushCharles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
and Chance RuffinChance RuffinChance Kraig Ruffin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:...
, outfielder Casper WellsCasper WellsCasper Charles Wells V is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners. Casper stands at 6'2 and weighs 210 pounds.-Early life:...
, and third baseman Francisco MartinezFrancisco Martínez (baseball)Francisco Javier Martínez is a third baseman who is currently on the Seattle Mariners 40 man roster.-Professional career:Martínez along with Jacob Turner represented the Detroit Tigers at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game....
to Seattle for pitchers Doug FisterDoug FisterDouglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
and David PauleyDavid PauleyDavid Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
.
- On August 15, the Tigers traded pitchers Cole Nelson and Lester OliverosLester OliverosLester Jesus Oliveros Blanco is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. He is 6'0" tall and he weighs 225 pounds.-Minor leagues:...
to Minnesota for outfielder Delmon YoungDelmon YoungDelmon Damarcus Young is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is the younger brother of former major league outfielder and first baseman Dmitri Young. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.Young is known for having a strong and accurate...
.
Personnel changes
On July 3, after Tigers pitchers had given up 51 runs in the previous five games (including three games in which 14 or more runs were allowed), pitching coach Rick KnappRick Knapp
Richard A. Knapp is the former pitching coach for the Major League Baseball Detroit Tigers. Knapp served as the Tigers pitching coach from 2008 until midway through the 2011 season....
was fired. Then-bullpen coach Jeff Jones was named the new pitching coach and Mike Rojas
Mike Rojas
Miguel Angel Rojas is an American professional baseball coach and player development official. A member of the Detroit Tigers' organization since , Rojas was named bullpen coach of the Tigers on July 3, 2011, when his predecessor, Jeff Jones, was promoted to Detroit's pitching coach position...
was made the new bullpen coach.
Roster
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Tributes to Sparky Anderson
On November 4, 2010, Sparky AndersonSparky Anderson
George Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
, Tigers manager from 1979-1995, died at age 76. In his honor, the Tigers wore a memorial patch on their sleeves (seen at right), and a flag was raised in his honor on Opening Day. Additionally, Anderson's No. 11 jersey was officially retired by the Tigers on June 26, 2011. His name and number were also placed on the left-field wall at Comerica Park, joining other past Tiger greats. Anderson is the second non-player (after Ford C. Frick Award
Ford C. Frick Award
The Ford C. Frick Award is presented annually by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the United States to a broadcaster for "major contributions to baseball." It is named for Ford Christopher Frick, former Commissioner of Major League Baseball...
-winning broadcaster Ernie Harwell
Ernie Harwell
William Earnest "Ernie" Harwell was an American sportscaster, known for his long career calling play-by-play of Major League Baseball games. For 55 years, 42 of them with the Detroit Tigers, Harwell called the action on radio and/or television...
) to have his name on this wall.
Notable games
Below is a chronology of highlights during the 2011 Detroit Tigers regular season.- March 31: The season opened with a 6–3 loss in New York’s Yankee StadiumYankee StadiumYankee Stadium was a stadium located in The Bronx in New York City, New York. It was the home ballpark of the New York Yankees from 1923 to 1973 and from 1976 to 2008. The stadium hosted 6,581 Yankees regular season home games during its 85-year history. It was also the former home of the New York...
. Justin VerlanderJustin VerlanderJustin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
gave up three runs in six innings, but former Tiger Curtis GrandersonCurtis GrandersonCurtis Granderson is an American Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees. Before joining the Yankees in 2010, he played with the Detroit Tigers . A center fielder, Granderson is known for being a five-tool player...
broke a 3–3 tie in the seventh inning with a two-run home run off reliever Phil CokePhil CokePhillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
. - April 2: Newly-acquired C/DH Víctor Martínez hit his first home run in a Tiger uniform, but starter Brad PennyBrad PennyBradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
, another off-season acquisition, surrendered eight runs in 4⅓ innings as the Tigers fell to the Yankees again, 10–6. - April 3: The Tigers earned their first victory of the season in a 10–7 slugfest over the Yankees that featured two home runs by Miguel CabreraMiguel CabreraJosé Miguel Cabrera Torres nicknamed "Miggy", is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
and another by Brennan BoeschBrennan BoeschBrennan Philip Boesch is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Brennan Philip Boesch is an American professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] with the [[Detroit Tigers]] of...
. - April 6: Justin Verlander picked up his first win of the season as the Tigers defeated the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
, 7–3. Catcher Alex AvilaAlex AvilaAlexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
hit a home run and drove in a career-high five runs. - April 11: The Tigers fell to 3–7 on the season with a 2–0 loss to the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
, who went to 9–1 with the win. Justin Verlander pitched a complete game, but was outdueled by the Rangers’ Alexi OgandoAlexi OgandoAlexi Ogando is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers.-Oakland Athletics:Ogando was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, and originally signed with the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder in...
. - April 12: Detroit rebounded with a 5–4 win against Texas when Miguel Cabrera hit a walk-off bases-loaded single with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning.
- April 13: Brandon IngeBrandon IngeCharles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to give the Tigers their second straight walk-off win, a 3–2 decision over the Rangers. - April 16: Miguel Cabrera hit a game-tying solo home run in the top of the ninth, and the Tigers scored seven runs in the top of the tenth inning to win their first extra-inning game of the season, 8–4 over the Oakland AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
. The victory was the 1,500th in manager Jim LeylandJim LeylandJames Richard "Jim" Leyland is a Major League Baseball manager, currently with the Detroit Tigers.He led the Florida Marlins to a World Series championship in 1997, and previously won three straight division titles with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
’s major league career. The victory also put the Tigers (7–7) at the .500 mark for the first time this season. - April 22: Ryan RaburnRyan RaburnRyan Neil Raburn is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. Though primarily an outfielder, Raburn can also play third base, second base, first base, and catcher....
hit a home run and collected four RBIs in a 9–3 victory over the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
to help Justin Verlander even his record at 2–2, and get the Tigers back to .500 at 10–10. Verlander fanned A. J. PierzynskiA. J. PierzynskiAnthony John "A. J." Pierzynski is an American Major League Baseball catcher who is currently with the Chicago White Sox. Pierzynski previously played with the Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants . Pierzynski was also a wrestler for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.-Early life:Anthony John...
for his 1,000th career strikeout. - April 24: Max ScherzerMax ScherzerMaxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
threw eight shutout innings in a 3–0 victory over the White Sox, as the Tigers completed a three-game sweep over their AL Central rivals. - May 1: The Tigers were swept by the division-leading Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
, as reliever Joaquin BenoitJoaquín BenoitJoaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
surrendered three eighth-inning runs in a 5-4 loss. The blazing hot Indians won their 13th straight home game on the season and ran their record to 19-8. It was the sixth straight loss for the Tigers, leaving them at 12-16, 7.5 games back in the AL Central. - May 2: The Tigers lost their seventh straight game, dropping a 5-3 decision at home to the Yankees. The game was played 72 years to the day that late Yankee slugger Lou GehrigLou GehrigHenry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
’s 2,130 consecutive games played streak ended in Detroit. - May 3: The Tigers snapped their seven-game losing streak as Scott SizemoreScott SizemoreScott Daniel Sizemore is a Major League Baseball second baseman/third baseman for the Oakland Athletics.-Minor leagues:...
, just recalled from the minors, went 3-for-4 with an RBI to help the Tigers to a 4-2 win over the Yankees. - May 5: The Tigers took 3 of 4 from the Yankees, with Brennan Boesch leading the way in a 4-2 Tigers win. Boesch homered and drove in 3 runs, while starter Rick PorcelloRick PorcelloFrederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
went seven strong innings. - May 7: Justin Verlander took a perfect game into the eighth inning in TorontoToronto Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
before surrendering a leadoff walk to Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia. Arencibia would be erased on a double-play, and Verlander completed his second career no-hitter in a 9-0 victory while facing the minimum 27 batters. The Tiger ace fanned four on the day, and helped his cause with a fine defensive play in the fifth inning. Edwin EncarnacionEdwin EncarnaciónEdwin Elpidio Encarnación , is a Dominican Republic Major League Baseball utility player with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 6 ft 2 in, 235-pound Encarnación bats and throws right-handed....
hit a line drive that glanced off Verlander’s forearm. The Tiger hurler scrambled to retrieve the ball and threw in the dirt to first base, but Miguel Cabrera scooped up the throw to just beat the runner. - May 9: The Tigers twice sent 10 batters to the plate in an inning (the fourth and seventh) in a 10-5 rout over the Blue Jays that saw Max Scherzer go to 6-0 on the season. Detroit also evened its record again at 18-18.
- May 11: A 64-minute delay due to golf ball sized hail in Minneapolis couldn’t stop the Tigers from again scoring 10 runs and defeating the Minnesota TwinsMinnesota TwinsThe Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
, 10-2. Victor Martinez got three hits and drove in four runs. Twins starter Francisco LirianoFrancisco LirianoFrancisco Liriano y Casillas is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:...
had thrown a no-hitter in his previous start, but the Tigers chased him after just three innings in this affair. - May 12: Jhonny PeraltaJhonny PeraltaJhonny Antonio Peralta is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He previously played with the Cleveland Indians.-Playing career:...
hit a pinch-hit two-run homer in the top of the eighth inning to tie the game against the Twins, and Tigers went on to win 9-7 after a Brandon Inge RBI triple in the ninth. - May 13: Making a bid to become the second pitcher in major league history to throw back-to-back no-hitters, Justin Verlander blanked the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
on no hits through 5.2 innings, before surrendering a triple to Melky CabreraMelky CabreraMelky Astacio Cabrera is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants.-Minors:Cabrera was signed by the New York Yankees on November 13, 2001, at age 17...
. The Tigers would go on to win their sixth straight, 3-1. - May 14: Struggling starter Brad Penny righted himself with eight shutout innings, as the Tigers won their seventh straight, 3-0 over the Royals. Closer Jose ValverdeJosé ValverdeJosé Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
picked up his 10th save in 10 opportunities. - May 21: The streaky Tigers followed up their seven-game winning streak by losing five straight, this time dropping a 6-2 decision to the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
in an interleague game. - May 22: The losing streak promptly ended as Rick Porcello tossed a one-hit gem over eight innings and the Tigers collected a 2-0 victory over the Pirates.
- May 23: Charlie FurbushCharlie FurbushCharles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
, just brought up from the minors, pitched 3.2 shutout innings in relief of Phil Coke to earn his first big-league victory in a 6-3 decision over the Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay RaysThe Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
. Outfielder Andy DirksAndy DirksAndrew Lee Dirks is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He attended Haven High School in Haven, Kansas.-Career:...
, brought up a week prior, hit his first major league home run. - May 24: Despite Justin Verlander’s worst outing of the season, the Tigers managed a 7-6 come-from-behind victory over the Rays. Alex Avila homered twice in the game, including the decisive two-run blow in the eighth inning.
- May 29: Justin Verlander blanked the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
over 7.2 innings, as the Tigers ended a modest three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win in the second game of a doubleheader. - May 30: Detroit nipped Minnesota, 6-5, when a controversial fan interference call allowed Jhonny Peralta to score the deciding run in the eighth inning on an Alex Avila double.
- May 31: Tiger reliever Al AlburquerqueAl AlburquerqueAlberto José Alburquerque is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Alburquerque began his professional career in 2006 and made his Major League debut in 2011.-Minor leagues:...
won his second game in as many nights, as Detroit again won a 1-run decision over the Twins, 8-7. Joaquin Benoit, making a rare appearance as a closer because Jose Valverde had pitched in the three previous games, stranded two runners in the ninth for the save. The Tigers posted a 16-10 record in May to climb to 28-26 on the season, but still trailed the Indians by five games in the AL Central. - June 4: Miguel Cabrera broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning, and Jose Valverde converted his 15th straight save opportunity as the Tigers downed the White Sox, 4-2.
- June 5: Mired in a 6-for-52 slump, Tigers second baseman Ryan RaburnRyan RaburnRyan Neil Raburn is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. Though primarily an outfielder, Raburn can also play third base, second base, first base, and catcher....
smacked a grand slam home run in a 6-run fourth inning, helping the Tigers defeat the White Sox, 7-3. - June 6: Detroit pounded out six doubles and four home runs in a 13-7 slugfest victory, including two homers by Brennan Boesch who went 5-for-6 with 5 RBI. All four homers came off Texas Rangers’ starter Colby LewisColby LewisColby Preston Lewis is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers.Lewis was originally a first-round draft choice of the Texas Rangers in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft, and made his major league debut in...
. - June 7: Though none of them were home runs, the Tigers collected another 20 hits to defeat the Rangers, 8-1.
- June 9: Justin Verlander fanned a season-high 10 Seattle MarinersSeattle MarinersThe Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
in a 4-1 victory that took only 2 hours and 17 minutes. Alex Avila became just the third Tiger catcher since 1919 to hit two triples in a game. The others were Lance ParrishLance ParrishLance Michael Parrish, aka "Big Wheel", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , Seattle Mariners , Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , and the Toronto Blue Jays...
(1980) and Brad AusmusBrad AusmusBradley David "Brad" Ausmus is a former All Star catcher in Major League Baseball, and currently a special assistant for the San Diego Padres....
(1999). - June 13: Ramon SantiagoRamón SantiagoRamón D. Santiago is a Major League Baseball shortstop. He has spent most of his major league career at shortstop, but has also played a significant amount of time at second base...
hit a walk-off triple in the tenth inning, plating Victor Martinez to give the Tigers a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay. The victory helped the Tigers (36-30) remain in a virtual tie with the slumping Indians (35-29) for the AL Central lead. - June 14: In a showdown of division leaders, Justin Verlander struck out 12 Cleveland Indians hitters and took a no-hitter into the eighth inning before surrendering a single to Orlando CabreraOrlando CabreraOrlando Luis Cabrera, nicknamed "O-Cab" and "The OC", is a Colombian-American baseball infielder.He won a World Series championship in 2004 with the Boston Red Sox. He has played for the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins,...
. Verlander completed the game for a two-hit 4-0 shutout, and the Tigers took sole possession of first place in the AL Central for the first time all year. Detroit had 11 hits, all singles, which snapped a 66-game streak from the start of the season in which they had at least one extra-base hit in every game. - June 19: Pitching his second straight complete game, Justin Verlander helped the Tigers to a 9-1 victory to salvage one game of an interleague series against the Colorado RockiesColorado RockiesThe Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
. Verlander (9-3) won his seventh straight decision after starting the season 2-3. - June 22: Austin Jackson, who had entered the game as a defensive replacement, made a game-saving over-the-shoulder catch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to preserve a 7-5 interleague victory over the Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. The catch also allowed closer Jose Valverde to remain perfect in save situations, converting his 17th straight. - June 25: While he didn’t flirt with a no-hitter, Justin Verlander was again masterful, striking out a career-high 14 batters in a 6-0 romp versus the visiting Arizona DiamondbacksArizona DiamondbacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
. - June 26: With Kirk GibsonKirk GibsonKirk Harold Gibson is a former Major League Baseball player and currently the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks. As a player, Gibson was an outfielder who batted and threw left-handed...
and Alan TrammellAlan TrammellAlan Stuart Trammell is a retired American baseball shortstop of the Detroit Tigers from to . Trammell, nicknamed "Tram", played his entire career with the Tigers, highlighted by a World Series championship in and an American League East division championship in . Although his arm was not...
in the visiting dugout as members of the Arizona Diamondbacks braintrust, the Tigers retired Sparky AndersonSparky AndersonGeorge Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
’s number 11 in a pre-game ceremony. Gibson and Trammell starred for the Tigers’ last World Series winning team in 1984, managed by Anderson. Detroit went on to dump Arizona, 8-3, thanks to seven runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. - June 27: Making up a rain-out at home versus the Blue Jays, the Tigers won 4-2 thanks to a tie-breaking triple in the bottom of the eighth from Jhonny Peralta.
- June 30: Justin Verlander again played stopper in a 5-2 victory over the visiting New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
. The Mets had pounded out 38 hits and 30 runs in the first two games of the series before Verlander tamed them on 7 hits. After a 16-12 June, the Tigers (44-38) found themselves 1.5 games up on the Indians in the AL Central. - July 2: The only notable achievement in a 15-3 blowout loss to the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
was Tigers utilityman Don KellyDon Kelly (baseball)Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
replacing catcher Victor Martinez in the third inning. The appearance gave Kelly, who had pitched one-third of an inning three days prior against the Mets, the distinction of playing all nine positions in his career. - July 3: In a day of mixed emotions, Alex Avila was informed that he had won the fan voting as the starting catcher for the AL in the All-Star Game and the Tigers defeated the Giants, 6-3. Immediately after the game, however, the Tigers front office announced the firing of pitching coach Rick KnappRick KnappRichard A. Knapp is the former pitching coach for the Major League Baseball Detroit Tigers. Knapp served as the Tigers pitching coach from 2008 until midway through the 2011 season....
. Knapp would be replaced by bullpen coach Jeff Jones for the remainder of the season. - July 5: Despite allowing only one run, Justin Verlander saw his 9-game winning streak end against Dan HarenDan HarenDaniel John Haren is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.- High-school and college career :...
and the Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in a classic 1-0 pitcher’s duel. - July 8: Jose Valverde saved a Tiger victory for the third time in three nights in a 6-4 victory over the Royals, running his consecutive saves streak to 23.
- July 10: Justin Verlander collected his 12th win on the season, 2-1 over the Royals, as the Tigers headed to the All-Star Break 1.5 games in front of the Cleveland Indians in the Central Division.
- July 17: Carlos GuillenCarlos GuillénCarlos Alfonso Guillén is a Major League Baseball second baseman and switch-hitter....
, recently recalled off the disabled list, hit a tie-breaking single in a three-run eighth inning to help the Tigers to a 4-3 win, avoiding a series sweep against the visiting White Sox. - July 20: Following the Tigers’ acquisition of 3B Wilson BetemitWilson BetemitWilson Betemit is a Dominican professional baseball infielder. He is 6'2" and weighs 220 pounds...
for two minor leaguers, long-time Tiger Brandon IngeBrandon IngeCharles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
was designated for assignment at Triple-A ToledoToledo Mud HensThe Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
shortly after the Tigers dropped a 7-5 decision to the Oakland A’s. Inge was hitting just .177 at the time and was out of minor league options, but chose to accept the assignment. - July 30: Top Tigers prospect Jacob TurnerJacob TurnerJacob Edward Turner is a baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-High school career:During his career playing for Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, Turner compiled a record of 20–4 as well as two saves and 187 strikeouts...
was called up from Double-A and made his major league debut, surrendering two runs in 5.2 innings. But the Tigers went on to lose to the Angels, 5-1. After the game, the Tigers announced they had acquired starter Doug FisterDoug FisterDouglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
and reliever David PauleyDavid PauleyDavid Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
in a trade with the Seattle Mariners for Casper WellsCasper WellsCasper Charles Wells V is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners. Casper stands at 6'2 and weighs 210 pounds.-Early life:...
, Charlie Furbush and two minor leaguers. - July 31: In a battle of the top two candidates for the AL Cy Young AwardCy Young AwardThe Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
, Justin Verlander outdueled Angels’ starter Jared Weaver for a 3-2 Tigers victory. Verlander again carried a no-hitter late into the game, ultimately losing the no-hitter and shutout with two out in the eighth after surrendering an RBI single to Maicer IzturisMaicer IzturisMaicer Eduardo Izturis is a Major League Baseball third baseman, second baseman, and shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed...
, but persevered for his 15th win of the season. Magglio Ordonez hit a two-run homer off Weaver in the third inning and stayed near the plate to see if the ball stayed fair. Weaver took it as an attempt to show him up, and jawed at Ordonez in his next at-bat. When Carlos GuillenCarlos GuillénCarlos Alfonso Guillén is a Major League Baseball second baseman and switch-hitter....
homered off Weaver later in the game, he danced down the first-base line and stared toward the mound. Weaver threw the next pitch over Alex Avila’s head and was ejected from the game. The Tigers (57-51) finished July 13-13, but maintained a 3-game lead over the Indians. - August 2: After reliever Joaquin Benoit blew a 5-2 lead in the top of the eighth against the Texas Rangers, Brennan Boesch hammered a solo homer in the bottom of the inning to give the Tigers a 6-5 lead they would hold onto with the help of Jose Valverde’s 29th straight save conversion.
- August 3: Newly-acquired Doug Fister won his Tiger debut, surrendering three runs (two earned) in seven innings of a 5-4 victory over the Rangers.
- August 5: Brennan Boesch hit a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the tenth inning to give the Tigers a 4-3 victory at Kansas City.
- August 6: Verlander tied the Yankees’ CC Sabathia for the major league lead in wins with his 16th, as the Tigers again defeated Kansas City, 4-3. The game was highlighted by Austin JacksonAustin JacksonAustin Jarrell Jackson is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
’s spectacular leaping grab over the center field wall to rob Alex GordonAlex GordonAlex Jonathan Gordon is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Kansas City Royals.-Early years:...
of a home run on Verlander’s first pitch of the game. Jose Valverde converted his 32nd consecutive save of the season, matching the streak that Willie HernandezWillie HernándezGuillermo "Willie" Hernández Villanueva is a former relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs , Philadelphia Phillies , and the Detroit Tigers . He threw and batted left-handed.-Career:...
achieved for the Tigers in 1984. - August 11: Justin Verlander’s 17th win of the season helped the Tigers salvage the third game of a series at Cleveland, regaining a 3-game lead over the second place Indians. The 4-3 victory was also the 100th win of Verlander’s career.
- August 13: The Tigers erased a 5-1 deficit against the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
with a 5-run sixth inning that featured six consecutive hits, and the 6-5 lead held up for the final score. - August 15: Upon arriving in Detroit on the Minnesota Twins’ team plane, outfielder Delmon YoungDelmon YoungDelmon Damarcus Young is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is the younger brother of former major league outfielder and first baseman Dmitri Young. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.Young is known for having a strong and accurate...
was told he had just been traded to the Tigers for two minor leaguers. Suiting up for the other side, Young hit a home run in his Tiger debut, but he was upstaged by former teammate Jim ThomeJim ThomeJames Howard "Jim" Thome is a Major League Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is the eighth player to hit 600 home runs in the major leagues. He is widely considered a future Hall of Famer.-Cleveland Indians :...
, who hit career home runs #599 and #600 in a 9-6 win for the Twins. - August 20: In his first at-bat since rejoining the Tigers from the minor leagues, Brandon Inge hit a two-run homer and the Tigers drubbed the Indians, 10-1.
- August 21: Detroit completed a sweep of the Indians in dramatic fashion. With an 8-7 lead and Jose Valverde’s consecutive saves streak on the line, center fielder Austin Jackson gunned down Cleveland’s Kosuke FukudomeKosuke Fukudomeis a Japanese professional baseball outfielder.Prior to arriving in the United States, Fukudome played nine seasons for the Chunichi Dragons of the Japanese Central League...
at the plate on a would-be sacrifice fly for the final out of the game. - August 27: In his first game back in Minnesota after being traded to Detroit, Delmon Young collected three hits and three RBIs in an 8-1 Tigers victory.
- August 28: Delmon Young again victimized his former team with a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, handing Justin Verlander his 20th win of the season and ninth straight decision. The victory made Verlander the Tigers’ first 20-game winner since Bill GullicksonBill GullicksonWilliam Lee Gullickson is a former major league baseball pitcher who played for six different major-league teams, in Canada, the U.S...
in 1991, and the first major leaguer to win 20 before the end of August since Curt SchillingCurt SchillingCurtis Montague "Curt" Schilling is a former American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He helped lead the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series in and won World Series championships in with the Arizona Diamondbacks and in and with the Boston Red Sox. Schilling retired with a...
in 2002. - August 30: Ramon Santiago hit just his fourth home run of the season, but it was a big one – a walk-off solo shot in the bottom of the tenth that gave the Tigers a 2-1 victory over the Royals.
- August 31: Against his former team, Wilson Betemit hit a two-run double in a three-run eighth inning for the Tigers that provided the final margin in a 5-4 victory over Kansas City. Jose Valverde ran his consecutive saves streak to 40 and the Tigers (75-61) completed an 18-10 August.
- September 2: Justin Verlander stifled the Chicago White Sox in an 8-1 win for his 21st of the season, and Jim Leyland became just the fifth manager in 111 years of Tiger baseball to manage 500 wins with the team. The other four are Sparky Anderson (1,331), Hughie Jennings (1,131), Bucky Harris (516) and Steve O'Neill (509).
- September 3: Trailing 8-1 after the Chicago White Sox scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning, the Tigers mounted an improbable comeback. Scoring three runs in the bottom of the frame, followed by single runs in the seventh and eighth innings, Detroit still trailed 8-6 in the bottom of the ninth with Sox closer Sergio SantosSergio SantosSergio Jose Santos is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-Draft and career as a shortstop:...
on the mound. Ryan Raburn smacked a two-run homer with one out to tie the game, then Miguel Cabrera sent the Detroit crowd home happy with a walk-off solo shot one out later. - September 4: The Tigers continued their assault on White Sox pitchers that started the night before, hammering 24 hits in an 18-2 rout. Max Scherzer tossed seven scoreless innings for his 14th win of the season.
- September 5: Doug Fister struck out a career-high 13 batters as the Tigers opened an important three-game series in Cleveland with a 4-2 win.
- September 7: The Tigers, who went into Cleveland up 6.5 games up in the AL Central, ended any thoughts of a collapse by completing a series sweep with an 8-6 win. Justin Verlander struggled at times, but still picked up win #22.
- September 9: Detroit’s seventh straight win, an 8-4 decision over Minnesota, was tempered by the team officially placing outfielder Brennan Boesch on the disabled list with a torn thumb ligament, and declaring that he would not be able to return for any post-season action. Boesch was hitting .283 with 16 home runs.
- September 10: Brandon Inge hit his second walk-off home run of the season in a 3-2 victory over the Twins, running the Tigers winning streak to eight games.
- September 11: Doug Fister upped his record to 5-1 with the Tigers, blanking the Twins on three hits over seven innings. Jose Valverde allowed a run in the ninth, but still set the Tiger record with his 43rd save of the season. Todd Jones had previously held the team record with 42 saves in 2000.
- September 13: Justin Verlander ran his record to 23-5 on the season, and combined with relievers Joaquin Benoit and Jose Valverde to shut out the White Sox, 5-0. The win was the Tigers 11th in a row, matching the team’s longest streak since 1968.
- September 14: Carlos Guillen singled home Will RhymesWill RhymesWilliam Daniel Rhymes is an American professional baseball second baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
in the top of the tenth inning, and Jose Valverde struck out the side in the bottom to convert his 44th consecutive save in a 6-5 Tigers win over the White Sox that ran the team’s streak to 12 straight. It was the longest Tigers winning streak since the 1934 team won 14 straight. - September 15: Tiger manager Jim Leyland finally got to change his underwear, as the Oakland A’s ended the Tigers winning streak with a 6-1 victory. Leyland stated after the game that he had not changed his underwear during the Tigers 12-game winning streak.
- September 16: With a 3-1 win in Oakland that ended about 12:30 AM September 17 in Detroit, the Tigers clinched their first division title since 1987. Doug Fister pitched 8 strong innings, retiring 17 straight batters at one point, and Jose Valverde finished with his 45th consecutive save.
- September 18: Justin Verlander blanked the A’s over eight innings for his 24th win, the most by a major league pitcher since Randy JohnsonRandy JohnsonRandall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
in 2002. - September 23: Detroit beat Baltimore, 4-3, on an 11th-inning walk-off RBI double by Victor Martinez. Miguel Cabrera collected his 100th RBI in the game, giving him eight straight seasons with at least 100 RBIs. It also made Cabrera the first Tiger since Norm CashNorm CashNorman Dalton Cash was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who spent almost his entire career with the Detroit Tigers...
and Rocky ColavitoRocky ColavitoRocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito, Jr. is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Cleveland Indians. He wore a #6, #7 or #21 jersey during his MLB career...
in 1961 to reach triple digits in RBIs, runs and walks. - September 24: In his final start of the season, Justin Verlander surrendered five runs to the Orioles in a no-decision, failing to become the first major league pitcher since Bob Welch in 1990 to win at least 25 games.
- September 25: In a 10-6 win over the Orioles, Victor Martinez joined Miguel Cabrera in the 100 RBI club with a 3-run homer that gave him 101 on the season.
- September 26: Doug Fister tossed 8 shutout innings as the Tigers drubbed Cleveland, 14-0. Miguel Cabrera went 3-for-4 to up his AL-leading batting average to .343.
- September 28: Miguel Cabrera went 2-for-4 on the final day of the season to raise his batting average to .344 and lock up the AL batting title. Jhonny Peralta hit his 21st home run of the season to break a 4-4 tie. Jose Valverde preserved the 5-4 lead over the Indians with his 49th straight save, completing his perfect season. After a remarkable 20-6 September, the Tigers finished the 2011 regular campaign with a 95-67 record and the #3 seed in the AL playoffs.
Justin Verlander
Ace starting pitcher Justin VerlanderJustin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
had the best season of his career. On May 7, Verlander took a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays
2011 Toronto Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays season was the 35th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 22nd full season of play at the Rogers Centre. It was also the first season with John Farrell as the team's manager...
into the 8th inning, and after a walk to J. P. Arencibia
J. P. Arencibia
Jonathan Paul Arencibia is an American professional baseball catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-College career:...
, Verlander got his double play and went on to the 9th inning to complete his second career no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
. It was the seventh no-hitter in Tigers history. He faced the minimum 27 batters and recorded four strikeouts with one walk and a pitch count of 108. Verlander became the second Tigers pitcher since Virgil Trucks
Virgil Trucks
Virgil Oliver Trucks is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1941 through 1958, Trucks played for the Detroit Tigers , St. Louis Browns , Chicago White Sox , Kansas City Athletics and New York Yankees . He batted and threw right-handed...
, and the thirtieth pitcher in the history of baseball, to throw multiple no-hitters.
Verlander also won the 100th game of his career and became the first Tiger pitcher to win 20 games in a season since Bill Gullickson
Bill Gullickson
William Lee Gullickson is a former major league baseball pitcher who played for six different major-league teams, in Canada, the U.S...
in 1991
1991 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers finished in second place in the American League East with a record of 83-79 . They outscored their opponents 817 to 794...
. Verlander's regular season total of 24 wins is the highest for a Tiger pitcher since Mickey Lolich
Mickey Lolich
Michael Stephen Lolich is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1962 until 1979 who played the majority of his career with the Detroit Tigers.-Baseball career:...
won 25 in 1971
1971 Detroit Tigers season
The 1971 Detroit Tigers finished in second place in the American League East with a 91-71 record, 12 games behind the Orioles. They outscored their opponents 701 to 645...
.
Verlander finished the season by winning the AL pitching Triple Crown, leading the American League in wins (24), ERA (2.40) and strikeouts (250). On November 15, Verlander was named the AL Cy Young Award
Cy Young Award
The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
winner in a unanimous vote. On November 21, it was announced that Verlander had also won the American League MVP Award in a much closer vote.
José Valverde
On September 11, closer José ValverdeJosé Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
recorded his 43rd consecutive save of the season, passing Todd Jones as the Tigers' all time single season saves leader. His 45th save of the season helped the Tigers clinch the AL Central title. On the final day of the regular season, he recorded his 49th straight save, completing his perfect season. He recorded 2 saves against the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in the ALDS, the second of which sent the Tigers to the ALCS. He saved one of the Tigers' two ALCS wins.
Valverde finished fifth in the 2011 AL Cy Young Award voting, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
Miguel Cabrera
With his Major League-best .344 batting average, Miguel CabreraMiguel Cabrera
José Miguel Cabrera Torres nicknamed "Miggy", is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
won the AL Batting Championship. Cabrera became the first Tiger since Norm Cash
Norm Cash
Norman Dalton Cash was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who spent almost his entire career with the Detroit Tigers...
and Rocky Colavito
Rocky Colavito
Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito, Jr. is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Cleveland Indians. He wore a #6, #7 or #21 jersey during his MLB career...
in 1961
1961 Detroit Tigers season
The Detroit Tigers won 101 games but finished in second place, eight games behind the Yankees. The team's 1961 record tied the 1934 Tigers team record of 101 wins, and only twice in team history have the Tigers won more games: 1968 and 1984 .- Offseason :On January 1, the Tigers' home park,...
to reach triple-digits in RBIs (105), runs (111) and walks (108). He also led the AL in on-base percentage (.448) and doubles (48). Miguel finished fifth in the voting for the AL MVP Award, which was won by teammate Justin Verlander.
Don Kelly
Don KellyDon Kelly (baseball)
Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
pitched one-third of an inning in a blowout loss to the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
on June 29. Three days later, he made his major league debut at catcher, when he relieved Victor Martinez in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. This gave Kelly the distinction of playing all nine positions in his major league career.
Alex Avila
Catcher Alex AvilaAlex Avila
Alexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
started in the 2011 MLB All Star game and won the Silver Slugger Award for catchers.
Game log
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Regular season
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March (0–1)
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! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="13%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Save
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! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="1%" | Record
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| 1 || March 31 || @ Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| L 6–3 || Chamberlain
Joba Chamberlain
Justin Louis "Joba" Chamberlain is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.-Early life:Chamberlain was born and grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. Chamberlain's parents, Harlan Chamberlain and Jackie Standley, were never married and split up when Joba was 18 months old...
(1–0) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(0–1) || Rivera
Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera is a Panamanian right-handed baseball pitcher who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Mo", Rivera has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career, and since 1997, he has been the Yankees' closer...
(1) || 48,226 || 0–1
|}
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April (12–14)
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
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! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2 || April 2 || @ Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| L 10–6 || Burnett (1–0) || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(0–1) || Rivera
Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera is a Panamanian right-handed baseball pitcher who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Mo", Rivera has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career, and since 1997, he has been the Yankees' closer...
(2) || 41,462 || 0–2
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || April 3 || @ Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| W 10–7 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(1–0) || Hughes (0–1) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(1) || 40,574 || 1–2
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 4 || April 4 || @ Orioles
2011 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles' 2011 season was the 111th season in franchise history, and the 58th in Baltimore.-Offseason:The 2010-2011 offseason has been notable for the Orioles, featuring a complete makeover of their infield, with only Brian Roberts expected to reprise his starting role...
|| L 5–1 || Arrieta
Jake Arrieta
Jacob Joseph Arrieta is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Early life:...
(1–0) || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(0–1) || || 46,593 || 1–3
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 5 || April 6 || @ Orioles
2011 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles' 2011 season was the 111th season in franchise history, and the 58th in Baltimore.-Offseason:The 2010-2011 offseason has been notable for the Orioles, featuring a complete makeover of their infield, with only Brian Roberts expected to reprise his starting role...
|| W 7–3 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(1–0) || Bergesen (0–1) || || 12,451 || 2–3
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 6 || April 7 || @ Orioles
2011 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles' 2011 season was the 111th season in franchise history, and the 58th in Baltimore.-Offseason:The 2010-2011 offseason has been notable for the Orioles, featuring a complete makeover of their infield, with only Brian Roberts expected to reprise his starting role...
|| L 9–5 || Johnson (1–0) || Thomas
Brad Thomas
Bradley Richard Thomas is an Australian professional baseball pitcher that is currently a free agent. He has previously played in MLB for the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers, in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and in the Korean Baseball Organization for the...
(0–1) || || 11,648 || 2–4
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 7 || April 8 || Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| W 5–2 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(2–0) || Davies (0–1) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(2) || 44,799 || 3–4
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 8 || April 9 || Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| L 3–1 || Chen
Bruce Chen
Bruce Kastulo Chen is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.-Background:...
(1–0) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(0–2) || Soria
Joakim Soria
Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos is a Mexican right-handed baseball relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball...
(2) || 33,810 || 3–5
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 9 || April 10 || Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| L 9–5 || Hochevar
Luke Hochevar
Luke Anthony Hochevar is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals organization of Major League Baseball. He is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee.He throws and bats right-handed.-High school:...
(1–1) || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(0–2) || Soria
Joakim Soria
Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos is a Mexican right-handed baseball relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball...
(3) || 28,984 || 3–6
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 10 || April 11 || Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| L 2–0 || Ogando
Alexi Ogando
Alexi Ogando is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers.-Oakland Athletics:Ogando was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, and originally signed with the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder in...
(2–0) || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(1–1) || Feliz (4) || 18,724|| 3–7
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 11 || April 12 || Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| W 5–4 || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(1–0) || O'Day
Darren O'Day
Darren Christopher O'Day is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball. He played college baseball for the University of Florida, and has played professionally for the Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, and Texas Rangers...
(0–1) || || 20,609 || 4–7
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 12 || April 13 || Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| W 3–2|| Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(2–0) || Oliver
Darren Oliver
Darren Christopher Oliver is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher.Oliver was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 3rd round of the 1988 Major League Baseball Draft, and has had three separate stints with the club.-Early life:...
(1–1) || || 20,526|| 5–7
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 13 || April 14 || @ Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
|| W 3–0 || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(1–2) || Ross
Tyson Ross
Tyson William Ross is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He attended Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, which is located mere miles away from where he currently plays...
(1–1) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(3) || 11,129 || 6–7
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 14 || April 15 || @ Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
|| W 8–4 (10) || Villarreal
Brayan Villarreal
Brayan Rene Villarreal is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher currently with the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and he weighs 170 pounds....
(1–0) || Fuentes
Brian Fuentes
Brian Christopher Fuentes is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who currently plays for the Oakland Athletics. Previously, he played for the Seattle Mariners, the Colorado Rockies, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Minnesota Twins...
0–2) || || 21,853 || 7–7
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 15 || April 16 || @ Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
|| L 6–2 || Braden
Dallas Braden
Dallas Lee Braden is a left-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He was drafted out of Texas Tech University in the twenty fourth round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft by the Athletics...
(1–1) || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(1–2) || || 16,265 || 7–8
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 16 || April 17 || @ Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
||L 5–1 || Cahill
Trevor Cahill
Trevor John Cahill is a right-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.-Career:...
(2–0) || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(0–2) || || 16,460 || 7–9
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 17 || April 18 || @ Mariners
2011 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners season was the 35th season in franchise history. Their last playoff appearance was Ten Years ago.-Coaching changes:Daren Brown, the Seattle Mariners interim manager during the 2010 season, stated that he had interest in returning as the full-time manager in 2011...
|| W 8–3 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(3–0) || Lueke
Josh Lueke
Joshua William Lueke is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:Lueke was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 16th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft...
(1–1) || || 12,774 || 8–9
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 18 || April 19 || @ Mariners
2011 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners season was the 35th season in franchise history. Their last playoff appearance was Ten Years ago.-Coaching changes:Daren Brown, the Seattle Mariners interim manager during the 2010 season, stated that he had interest in returning as the full-time manager in 2011...
|| L 13–3 || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(1–3) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(1–3) || || 12,411 || 8–10
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 19 || April 20 || @ Mariners
2011 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners season was the 35th season in franchise history. Their last playoff appearance was Ten Years ago.-Coaching changes:Daren Brown, the Seattle Mariners interim manager during the 2010 season, stated that he had interest in returning as the full-time manager in 2011...
|| W 3–2 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(1–2) || Bédard
Erik Bedard
Érik Joseph Bédard is a free agent Canadian professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball.Bédard previously pitched for the Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners. With Baltimore, he was the staff ace, setting the franchise single-season strikeouts per nine innings record at 10.93 in...
(0–4) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(4) || 13,339|| 9–10
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 20 || April 22 || White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 9–3 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(2–2) || Buehrle
Mark Buehrle
Mark Alan Buehrle is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He has pitched his entire baseball career for the Chicago White Sox, starting the opening game every season from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2008 to 2011....
(1–2) || || 23,537 || 10–10
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 21 || April 23 || White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 9–0 || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(1–2) || Jackson
Edwin Jackson
Edwin Jackson is an American professional baseball pitcher.-Early life:Jackson's father, Edwin Jackson, Sr., a military cook, was stationed in Germany at the time of his birth. Jackson is one of 27 major league players who were born in Germany...
(2–2) || || 35,227 || 11–10
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 22 || April 24 || White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 3–0 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(4–0) || Danks
John Danks
John William Danks is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball currently playing with the Chicago White Sox....
(0–3) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(5) || 17,784 || 12–10
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 23 || April 26 || Mariners
2011 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners season was the 35th season in franchise history. Their last playoff appearance was Ten Years ago.-Coaching changes:Daren Brown, the Seattle Mariners interim manager during the 2010 season, stated that he had interest in returning as the full-time manager in 2011...
|| L 7–3 || Hernández
Félix Hernández
Félix Abraham Hernández , nicknamed "King Félix", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners....
(3–2) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(1–4) || || 18,027 || 12–11
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 24 || April 27 || Mariners
2011 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners season was the 35th season in franchise history. Their last playoff appearance was Ten Years ago.-Coaching changes:Daren Brown, the Seattle Mariners interim manager during the 2010 season, stated that he had interest in returning as the full-time manager in 2011...
|| L 10–1 || Bédard
Erik Bedard
Érik Joseph Bédard is a free agent Canadian professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball.Bédard previously pitched for the Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners. With Baltimore, he was the staff ace, setting the franchise single-season strikeouts per nine innings record at 10.93 in...
(1–4) || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(2–3) || || 18,153 || 12–12
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 25 || April 28 || Mariners
2011 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners season was the 35th season in franchise history. Their last playoff appearance was Ten Years ago.-Coaching changes:Daren Brown, the Seattle Mariners interim manager during the 2010 season, stated that he had interest in returning as the full-time manager in 2011...
|| L 7–2 || Pineda
Michael Pineda
Michael Francisco Pineda is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners...
(4–2) || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(1–3) || || 21,176 || 12–13
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 26 || April 29 || @ Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| L 9–5 || Perez
Chris Perez (baseball)
Christopher Ralph Perez is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. His pitches have been clocked at 98 mph on the radar gun. He is 6' 4", 225 lbs. In 2010, fans began referring to him by the nickname "Pure Rage."Perez grew up on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Perez...
(1–1) || Benoit
Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
(0–1) || || 15,568 || 12–14
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 27 || April 30 || @ Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| L 3–2 (13) || Sipp
Tony Sipp
Tony Marcel Sipp is an American baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. Since being drafted by Cleveland in the 45th round in 2004, Sipp has played in Minor League Baseball with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Lake County Captains, Kinston Indians, Akron Aeros, and Columbus Clippers...
(1–0) || Villarreal
Brayan Villarreal
Brayan Rene Villarreal is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher currently with the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and he weighs 170 pounds....
(1–1) || || 26,433 || 12–15
|}
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May (16–11)
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="4%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 28 || May 1 || @ Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| L 5–4 || Durbin
Chad Durbin
Chad Griffin Durbin is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He has also played with the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians of the American League and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies of the National League...
(1–1) || Benoit
Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
(0–2) || Perez
Chris Perez (baseball)
Christopher Ralph Perez is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. His pitches have been clocked at 98 mph on the radar gun. He is 6' 4", 225 lbs. In 2010, fans began referring to him by the nickname "Pure Rage."Perez grew up on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Perez...
(7) || 14,164 || 12–16
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 29 || May 2 || Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| L 5–3 || Chamberlain
Joba Chamberlain
Justin Louis "Joba" Chamberlain is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.-Early life:Chamberlain was born and grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. Chamberlain's parents, Harlan Chamberlain and Jackie Standley, were never married and split up when Joba was 18 months old...
(2–0) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(2–1) || Rivera
Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera is a Panamanian right-handed baseball pitcher who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Mo", Rivera has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career, and since 1997, he has been the Yankees' closer...
(11) || 22,852 || 12–17
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 30 || May 3 || Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| W 4–2 || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(2–3) || Sabathia (2–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(6) || 23,551 || 13–17
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 31 || May 4 || Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| W 4–0 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(5–0) || García
Freddy García
Freddy Antonio García , nicknamed "The Chief", is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who is currently a free agent...
(1–2) || || 22,569 || 14–17
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 32 || May 5 || Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| W 6–3 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(2–2) || Burnett (4–2) || || 30,572 || 15–17
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 33 || May 6 || @ Blue Jays
2011 Toronto Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays season was the 35th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 22nd full season of play at the Rogers Centre. It was also the first season with John Farrell as the team's manager...
|| L 7–4 || Litsch
Jesse Litsch
Jesse Allen Litsch is an American pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He is tall and weighs 225 pounds....
(3–2) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(1–5) || Francisco
Frank Francisco
Franklin Thomas Francisco is a relief pitcher.-Baseball career:Francisco was originally signed as an amateur free agent by the Boston Red Sox. He was traded by the Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox on July 31, , along with Byeong Hak An in exchange for reliever Bob Howry...
(2) || 19,711 || 15–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 34 || May 7 || @ Blue Jays
2011 Toronto Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays season was the 35th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 22nd full season of play at the Rogers Centre. It was also the first season with John Farrell as the team's manager...
|| W 9–0 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(3–3) || Romero (2–4) || || 23,453 || 16–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 35 || May 8 || @ Blue Jays
2011 Toronto Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays season was the 35th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 22nd full season of play at the Rogers Centre. It was also the first season with John Farrell as the team's manager...
|| W 5–2 || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(3–3) || Reyes
Jo-Jo Reyes
Joseph Albert "Jo-Jo" Reyes is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball...
(0–3) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(7) || 17,392 || 17–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 36 || May 9 || @ Blue Jays
2011 Toronto Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays season was the 35th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 22nd full season of play at the Rogers Centre. It was also the first season with John Farrell as the team's manager...
|| W 10–5 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(6–0) || Morrow
Brandon Morrow
Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball....
(1–2) || || 11,785 || 18–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 37 || May 10 || @ Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 10–2 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(3–2) || Liriano
Francisco Liriano
Francisco Liriano y Casillas is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:...
(2–5) || || 38,949 || 19–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 38 || May 11 || @ Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 9–7 || Benoit
Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
(1–2) || Capps
Matt Capps
Matthew Dicus Capps , is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He is a 2002 graduate of Alexander High School in Douglasville, where he lettered in football, basketball, cross-country and baseball before receiving a scholarship at LSU...
(1–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(8) || 38,938|| 20–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 39 || May 13 || Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| W 3–1 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(4–3) || Hochevar
Luke Hochevar
Luke Anthony Hochevar is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals organization of Major League Baseball. He is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee.He throws and bats right-handed.-High school:...
(3–4) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(9) || 33,641 || 21–18
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 40 || May 14 || Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| W 3–0 || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(4–3) || Francis
Jeff Francis
Jeffrey William Francis is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Early life:...
(0–5) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(10) || 37,647 || 22–18
|- bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| - || May 15 || Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| colspan=6 | Postponed (rain) - rescheduled for September 1
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 41 || May 16 || Blue Jays
2011 Toronto Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays season was the 35th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 22nd full season of play at the Rogers Centre. It was also the first season with John Farrell as the team's manager...
|| L 4–2 || Drabek
Kyle Drabek
Kyle Jordan Drabek is an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays. He made his first major league start on September 15, 2010 against the Baltimore Orioles....
(3–2) || Benoit
Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
(1–3) || Francisco
Frank Francisco
Franklin Thomas Francisco is a relief pitcher.-Baseball career:Francisco was originally signed as an amateur free agent by the Boston Red Sox. He was traded by the Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox on July 31, , along with Byeong Hak An in exchange for reliever Bob Howry...
(4)|| 20,444 || 22–19
|- bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| - || May 17 || Blue Jays
2011 Toronto Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays season was the 35th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 22nd full season of play at the Rogers Centre. It was also the first season with John Farrell as the team's manager...
|| colspan=6 | Postponed (rain) - rescheduled for June 27
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 42 || May 18 || @ Red Sox
2011 Boston Red Sox season
The Boston Red Sox 2011 season was the 111th in the team's history. The Red Sox opened their 2011 season playing away from Fenway Park against the Texas Rangers. Breaking from the traditional opening day of Sunday or Monday, Major League Baseball opened in 2011 on a Thursday, March 31, and the Red...
|| L 1–0 || Bard
Daniel Bard
Daniel Paul Bard is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Bard made his debut with the Red Sox in May 2009.-Collegiate career:...
(1–3) || Schlereth
Daniel Schlereth
Daniel Robert Schlereth is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-Early years:Schlereth was born in Anchorage, Alaska, before moving to Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is a graduate of Highlands Ranch High School. During his senior year, he struck out a school record 19 batters in a...
(0–1) || Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005-2011....
(8)|| 37,311|| 22–20
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 43 || May 19 || @ Red Sox
2011 Boston Red Sox season
The Boston Red Sox 2011 season was the 111th in the team's history. The Red Sox opened their 2011 season playing away from Fenway Park against the Texas Rangers. Breaking from the traditional opening day of Sunday or Monday, Major League Baseball opened in 2011 on a Thursday, March 31, and the Red...
|| L 4–3 || Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005-2011....
(2–0) || Alburquerque
Al Alburquerque
Alberto José Alburquerque is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Alburquerque began his professional career in 2006 and made his Major League debut in 2011.-Minor leagues:...
(0–1) || || 37,660 || 22–21
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 44 || May 20 || @ Pirates
2011 Pittsburgh Pirates season
The 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the Pirates' 125th season as a member of Major League Baseball and 130th season overall. The season was the first with manager Clint Hurdle, who was hired to replace the fired John Russell...
|| L 10–1 || Karstens (3–2) || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(4–4) || || 24,396 || 22–22
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 45 || May 21 || @ Pirates
2011 Pittsburgh Pirates season
The 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the Pirates' 125th season as a member of Major League Baseball and 130th season overall. The season was the first with manager Clint Hurdle, who was hired to replace the fired John Russell...
|| L 6–2 || Correia
Kevin Correia
Kevin John Correia is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Early life:...
(6–4) || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(6–1) || Hanrahan
Joel Hanrahan
Joel Ryan Hanrahan , nicknamed The Hammer, is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Los Angeles Dodgers:...
(13) || 37,958 || 22–23
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 46 || May 22 || @ Pirates
2011 Pittsburgh Pirates season
The 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the Pirates' 125th season as a member of Major League Baseball and 130th season overall. The season was the first with manager Clint Hurdle, who was hired to replace the fired John Russell...
|| W 2–0 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(4–2) || Maholm
Paul Maholm
Paul Gurner Maholm is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Amateur career:Maholm is a graduate of Germantown High School in Germantown, Tennessee...
(1–7) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(11) || 25,124 || 23–23
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 47 || May 23 || Rays
2011 Tampa Bay Rays season
The Tampa Bay Rays 2011 season was the team's 14th season of baseball. Despite starting the season 0-6 and trailing the Boston Red Sox by 9 games as late in the season as September 1, the Rays captured the AL Wild Card and made consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in franchise history...
|| W 6–3 || Furbush
Charlie Furbush
Charles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
(1–0) || Hellickson
Jeremy Hellickson
Jeremy Robert Hellickson is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa and attended Hoover High School...
(5–3) || || 21,550 || 24–23
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 48 || May 24 || Rays
2011 Tampa Bay Rays season
The Tampa Bay Rays 2011 season was the team's 14th season of baseball. Despite starting the season 0-6 and trailing the Boston Red Sox by 9 games as late in the season as September 1, the Rays captured the AL Wild Card and made consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in franchise history...
|| W 7–6 || Alburquerque
Al Alburquerque
Alberto José Alburquerque is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Alburquerque began his professional career in 2006 and made his Major League debut in 2011.-Minor leagues:...
(1–1) || Ramos
Cesar Ramos (baseball)
Cesar Ramos is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher, with the Tampa Bay Rays.-Amateur career:...
(0–1) || Benoit
Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
(1) || 24,133 || 25–23
|- bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| - || May 25 || Rays
2011 Tampa Bay Rays season
The Tampa Bay Rays 2011 season was the team's 14th season of baseball. Despite starting the season 0-6 and trailing the Boston Red Sox by 9 games as late in the season as September 1, the Rays captured the AL Wild Card and made consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in franchise history...
|| colspan=6 | Postponed (rain) - rescheduled for June 13
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 49 || May 26 || Red Sox
2011 Boston Red Sox season
The Boston Red Sox 2011 season was the 111th in the team's history. The Red Sox opened their 2011 season playing away from Fenway Park against the Texas Rangers. Breaking from the traditional opening day of Sunday or Monday, Major League Baseball opened in 2011 on a Thursday, March 31, and the Red...
|| L 14–1 (8) || Aceves
Alfredo Aceves
Alfredo Aceves Martínez is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. He uses a fastball, which can reach the mid 90s, a curveball, a changeup, and a cut fastball. He is known for his control and his ability to throw any pitch in any count...
(2–0) || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(6–2) || || 24,213 || 25–24
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 50 || May 27 || Red Sox
2011 Boston Red Sox season
The Boston Red Sox 2011 season was the 111th in the team's history. The Red Sox opened their 2011 season playing away from Fenway Park against the Texas Rangers. Breaking from the traditional opening day of Sunday or Monday, Major League Baseball opened in 2011 on a Thursday, March 31, and the Red...
|| L 6–3 || Wakefield
Tim Wakefield
Timothy Stephen Wakefield is an American professional baseball pitcher. Wakefield began pitching with the Red Sox in 1995, making him the longest-serving player currently on the team. Wakefield is also the oldest current active player in the majors, and one of two active knuckleballers, the other...
(2–1) || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(4–3) || || 34,046 || 25–25
|- bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| - || May 28 || Red Sox
2011 Boston Red Sox season
The Boston Red Sox 2011 season was the 111th in the team's history. The Red Sox opened their 2011 season playing away from Fenway Park against the Texas Rangers. Breaking from the traditional opening day of Sunday or Monday, Major League Baseball opened in 2011 on a Thursday, March 31, and the Red...
|| colspan=6 | Postponed (rain) - rescheduled for May 29
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 51 || May 29 || Red Sox
2011 Boston Red Sox season
The Boston Red Sox 2011 season was the 111th in the team's history. The Red Sox opened their 2011 season playing away from Fenway Park against the Texas Rangers. Breaking from the traditional opening day of Sunday or Monday, Major League Baseball opened in 2011 on a Thursday, March 31, and the Red...
|| L 4–3 || Albers
Matt Albers
Matthew James Albers is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.-High school:In 2001, Albers graduated William P. Clements High School in Sugar Land, Texas...
(1–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(2–2) || Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Robert Papelbon is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Before joining the Phillies, Papelbon played with the Boston Red Sox from 2005-2011....
(8) || 36,285 || 25–26
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 52 || May 29 || Red Sox
2011 Boston Red Sox season
The Boston Red Sox 2011 season was the 111th in the team's history. The Red Sox opened their 2011 season playing away from Fenway Park against the Texas Rangers. Breaking from the traditional opening day of Sunday or Monday, Major League Baseball opened in 2011 on a Thursday, March 31, and the Red...
|| W 3–0 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(5–3) || Beckett
Josh Beckett
Joshua Patrick Beckett is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. During his career in the playoffs, he won the 2003 World Series MVP Award with the Florida Marlins, and received the 2007 ALCS MVP award with the Red Sox.-Florida Marlins :A...
(4–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(12) || 39,873 || 26–26
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 53 || May 30 || Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 6–5 || Alburquerque
Al Alburquerque
Alberto José Alburquerque is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Alburquerque began his professional career in 2006 and made his Major League debut in 2011.-Minor leagues:...
(2–1) || Burnett
Alex Burnett
Alex James Burnett is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. He is six feet tall and weighs 215 lbs., and was signed in the 12th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft....
(1–4) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(13) || 30,198 || 27–26
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 54 || May 31 || Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 8–7 || Alburquerque
Al Alburquerque
Alberto José Alburquerque is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Alburquerque began his professional career in 2006 and made his Major League debut in 2011.-Minor leagues:...
(3–1) || Dumatrait
Phil Dumatrait
Phillip Anthony Dumatrait is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Early life:Born in Bakersfield, California, Dumatrait played for Bakersfield College before he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft.-Cincinnati Reds:On July 30, 2003,...
(0–1) || Benoit
Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
(2) || 22,649 || 28–26
|}
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June (16–12)
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="4%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="20%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 55 || June 1 || Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 4–2 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(5–3) || Baker (2–4) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(14) || 24,363|| 29–26
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 56 || June 3 || @ White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| L 6–4 || Buehrle
Mark Buehrle
Mark Alan Buehrle is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He has pitched his entire baseball career for the Chicago White Sox, starting the opening game every season from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2008 to 2011....
(5–4) || Oliver
Andrew Oliver (baseball)
Andrew Allen Oliver is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
(0–1) || Santos
Sergio Santos
Sergio Jose Santos is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-Draft and career as a shortstop:...
(10)|| 23,095 || 29–27
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 57 || June 4 || @ White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 4–2 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(6–3) || Crain
Jesse Crain
Jesse Alan Crain is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher with the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball.-High school and college:...
(2–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(15) || 31,037 || 30–27
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 58 || June 5 || @ White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 7–3 || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(5–4) || Peavy
Jake Peavy
Jacob Edward Peavy is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Chicago White Sox. He bats and throws right-handed...
(2–1) || || 25,149 || 31–27
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 59 || June 6 || @ Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| W 13–7 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(7–2) || Lewis
Colby Lewis
Colby Preston Lewis is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers.Lewis was originally a first-round draft choice of the Texas Rangers in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft, and made his major league debut in...
(5–6) || || 33,921 || 32–27
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 60 || June 7 || @ Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| W 8–1 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(6–3) || Harrison
Matt Harrison
Matthew Reid Harrison is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers.-Baseball career:Harrison attended South Granville High School in Creedmoor, North Carolina...
(5–5) || || 35,165 || 33–27
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 61 || June 8 || @ Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| L 7–3 || Ogando
Alexi Ogando
Alexi Ogando is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers.-Oakland Athletics:Ogando was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, and originally signed with the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder in...
(7–0) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(1–6) || || 40,388|| 33–28
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 62 || June 9 || Mariners
2011 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners season was the 35th season in franchise history. Their last playoff appearance was Ten Years ago.-Coaching changes:Daren Brown, the Seattle Mariners interim manager during the 2010 season, stated that he had interest in returning as the full-time manager in 2011...
|| W 4–1 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(7–3) || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(3–7) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(16) || 22,090 || 34–28
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 63 || June 10 || Mariners
2011 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners season was the 35th season in franchise history. Their last playoff appearance was Ten Years ago.-Coaching changes:Daren Brown, the Seattle Mariners interim manager during the 2010 season, stated that he had interest in returning as the full-time manager in 2011...
|| L 3–2 || Ray
Chris Ray
Christopher Thomas Ray is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Early life and career:...
(3–1) || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(5–5) || League
Brandon League
Brandon Paul League is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He is married with three children. He resides in Honolulu, and is hapa Yonsei. His maternal great-grandparents were born and raised in Fukuoka prefecture on Kyushu Island in Japan...
(18) || 30,511 || 34–29
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 64 || June 11 || Mariners
2011 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners season was the 35th season in franchise history. Their last playoff appearance was Ten Years ago.-Coaching changes:Daren Brown, the Seattle Mariners interim manager during the 2010 season, stated that he had interest in returning as the full-time manager in 2011...
|| W 8–1 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(8–2) || Pineda
Michael Pineda
Michael Francisco Pineda is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners...
(6–4) || || 38,398 || 35–29
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 65 || June 12 || Mariners
2011 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners season was the 35th season in franchise history. Their last playoff appearance was Ten Years ago.-Coaching changes:Daren Brown, the Seattle Mariners interim manager during the 2010 season, stated that he had interest in returning as the full-time manager in 2011...
|| L 7–3 || Hernández
Félix Hernández
Félix Abraham Hernández , nicknamed "King Félix", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners....
(7–5) || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(6–4) || || 31,572 || 35–30
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 66 || June 13 || Rays
2011 Tampa Bay Rays season
The Tampa Bay Rays 2011 season was the team's 14th season of baseball. Despite starting the season 0-6 and trailing the Boston Red Sox by 9 games as late in the season as September 1, the Rays captured the AL Wild Card and made consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in franchise history...
|| W 2–1 (10) || Purcey
David Purcey
David Kent Purcey is a left-handed pitcher in professional baseball.-Amateur career:Purcey attended high school at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, and then attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooners baseball team.-Professional career:Purcey originally was...
(1–0) || Farnsworth
Kyle Farnsworth
Kyle Lynn Farnsworth is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently the closer for the Tampa Bay Rays.-High school and college:...
(0–1) || || 30,938 || 36–30
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 67|| June 14 || Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 4–0 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(8–3) || Masterson
Justin Masterson
Justin Daniel Masterson is a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians. Masterson was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the second round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. Masterson was rated as the 64th-best prospect going into that year's draft by...
(5–5) || || 28,128 || 37–30
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 68 || June 15 || Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| L 6–4 || Carmona
Fausto Carmona
Fausto C. Carmona is a right-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. Carmona made his major league debut with the Indians on April 15, 2006...
(4–8) || Furbush
Charlie Furbush
Charles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
(1–1) || Perez
Chris Perez (baseball)
Christopher Ralph Perez is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. His pitches have been clocked at 98 mph on the radar gun. He is 6' 4", 225 lbs. In 2010, fans began referring to him by the nickname "Pure Rage."Perez grew up on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Perez...
(17) || 26,711 || 37–31
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 69 || June 16 || Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 6–2 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(9–2) || Talbot (2–4) || || 37,437 || 38–31
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 70 || June 17 || @ Rockies
2011 Colorado Rockies season
The Colorado Rockies' 2011 season, the franchise's 19th in Major League Baseball, was a season in American baseball. They did not return to the postseason for the third time in five years after also missing in 2010.-Offseason:...
|| L 13–6 || Hammel (4–6) || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(6–5) || || 41,594 || 38–32
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 71 || June 18 || @ Rockies
2011 Colorado Rockies season
The Colorado Rockies' 2011 season, the franchise's 19th in Major League Baseball, was a season in American baseball. They did not return to the postseason for the third time in five years after also missing in 2010.-Offseason:...
|| L 5–4 || Jiménez
Ubaldo Jimenez
Ubaldo Jiménez García is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. He pitched the first no-hitter in Colorado Rockies history on April 17, 2010, against the Atlanta Braves.-Colorado Rockies :...
(2–7) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(1–7) || Street
Huston Street
Huston Lowell Street is an American baseball relief pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. His father is former University of Texas quarterback James Street, and his brother Juston Street is currently a pitcher for the minor league Vancouver Canadians....
(20) || 48,555 ||38–33
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 72 || June 19 || @ Rockies
2011 Colorado Rockies season
The Colorado Rockies' 2011 season, the franchise's 19th in Major League Baseball, was a season in American baseball. They did not return to the postseason for the third time in five years after also missing in 2010.-Offseason:...
|| W 9–1 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(9–3) || Cook (0–2) || || 49,015 || 39–33
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 73 || June 20 || @ Dodgers
2011 Los Angeles Dodgers season
In the 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers season, the team was attempting to rebound from its fourth-place National League West finish in 2010. This was the franchise's 54th season in Southern California, since moving from Brooklyn after the 1957 season...
|| L 4–0 || Kershaw
Clayton Kershaw
Clayton Edward Kershaw is a left-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball.In 2011, Kershaw won the Pitching Triple Crown and the National League Cy Young Award, becoming the youngest pitcher to accomplish either of these feats since Dwight Gooden in 1985...
(7–3) || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(5–6) || || 29,355 || 39–34
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 74 || June 21 || @ Dodgers
2011 Los Angeles Dodgers season
In the 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers season, the team was attempting to rebound from its fourth-place National League West finish in 2010. This was the franchise's 54th season in Southern California, since moving from Brooklyn after the 1957 season...
|| L 6–1 || Billingsley
Chad Billingsley
Chad Ryan Billingsley is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.-Biography:...
(6–6) || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(9–3) || || 37,769 || 39–35
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 75 || June 22 || @ Dodgers
2011 Los Angeles Dodgers season
In the 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers season, the team was attempting to rebound from its fourth-place National League West finish in 2010. This was the franchise's 54th season in Southern California, since moving from Brooklyn after the 1957 season...
|| W 7–5 || Alburquerque
Al Alburquerque
Alberto José Alburquerque is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Alburquerque began his professional career in 2006 and made his Major League debut in 2011.-Minor leagues:...
(4–1)|| Lilly
Ted Lilly
Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Lilly III , is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He bats and throws left-handed...
(5–7) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(17) || 30,332 || 40–35
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 76 || June 24 || Diamondbacks
2011 Arizona Diamondbacks season
The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2011 season, the franchise's fourteenth season in Major League Baseball, included the team's first National League West championship since 2007, subsequently, their fifth division title since coming into the MLB...
|| L 7–6 || Vásquez
Esmerling Vasquez
Esmerling Vásquez is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently with the Minnesota Twins.-Baseball career:Vásquez signed as an undrafted free agent in 2003 by the Arizona Diamondbacks....
(1–1) || Purcey
David Purcey
David Kent Purcey is a left-handed pitcher in professional baseball.-Amateur career:Purcey attended high school at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, and then attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooners baseball team.-Professional career:Purcey originally was...
(1–1) || Putz (21)|| 37,335 ||40–36
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 77 || June 25 || Diamondbacks
2011 Arizona Diamondbacks season
The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2011 season, the franchise's fourteenth season in Major League Baseball, included the team's first National League West championship since 2007, subsequently, their fifth division title since coming into the MLB...
|| W 6–0 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(10–3) || Collmenter
Josh Collmenter
Joshua Michael Collmenter is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.-High School:...
(4–4) || || 43,163 || 41–36
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 78 || June 26 || Diamondbacks
2011 Arizona Diamondbacks season
The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2011 season, the franchise's fourteenth season in Major League Baseball, included the team's first National League West championship since 2007, subsequently, their fifth division title since coming into the MLB...
|| W 8–3 || Alburquerque
Al Alburquerque
Alberto José Alburquerque is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Alburquerque began his professional career in 2006 and made his Major League debut in 2011.-Minor leagues:...
(5–1) || Heilman
Aaron Heilman
Aaron Michael Heilman is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. Heilman was drafted by the New York Mets out of Notre Dame in 2001. He came up through the Mets system as a starting pitcher but was converted to a relief pitcher in 2005...
(4–1) || || 41,036 || 42–36
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 79 || June 27 || Blue Jays
2011 Toronto Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays season was the 35th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 22nd full season of play at the Rogers Centre. It was also the first season with John Farrell as the team's manager...
|| W 4–2 || Benoit
Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
(2–3) || Rzepczynski
Marc Rzepczynski
Marc Walter Rzepczynski is an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.The Toronto Blue Jays blogosphere gave Rzepczynski the nickname "Scrabble".-Amateur career:...
(2–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(18) || 25,181 || 43–36
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 80 || June 28 || Mets
2011 New York Mets season
The New York Mets' 2011 season was the franchise's 50th season and its third at Citi Field. Following a poor 2010 season, the Mets attempted seek their first postseason appearance since 2006...
|| L 14–3 || Dickey
R. A. Dickey
Robert Allen "R. A." Dickey is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Mets. He was previously with the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers organizations...
(4–7) || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(6–6) || || 28,480 || 43–37
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 81 || June 29 || Mets
2011 New York Mets season
The New York Mets' 2011 season was the franchise's 50th season and its third at Citi Field. Following a poor 2010 season, the Mets attempted seek their first postseason appearance since 2006...
|| L 16–9 || Capuano
Chris Capuano
Christopher "Chris" Frank Capuano is an American professional baseball player.-Early life:Capuano graduated from St. Thomas School in West Springfield in 8th grade...
(7–7) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(1–8) || || 26,338|| 43–38
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 82 || June 30 || Mets
2011 New York Mets season
The New York Mets' 2011 season was the franchise's 50th season and its third at Citi Field. Following a poor 2010 season, the Mets attempted seek their first postseason appearance since 2006...
|| W 5–2 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(11–3) || Pelfrey (4–7) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(19) || 31,861 || 44–38
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! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Save
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! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 83 || July 1 || Giants
2011 San Francisco Giants season
The San Francisco Giants are an American baseball team. Their 2011 season marked their 129th year in Major League Baseball, and their fifty-fourth year in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season. They opened the 2011 season as the defending World Series champions on...
|| L 4–3 || Wilson (6–1) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(2–3) || Affeldt
Jeremy Affeldt
Jeremy David Affeldt is an American baseball professional pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. He throws and bats left-handed. Previously, he has played for the Kansas City Royals, the Colorado Rockies, and the Cincinnati Reds....
(3) || 35,583 || 44–39
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 84 || July 2 || Giants
2011 San Francisco Giants season
The San Francisco Giants are an American baseball team. Their 2011 season marked their 129th year in Major League Baseball, and their fifty-fourth year in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season. They opened the 2011 season as the defending World Series champions on...
|| L 15–3 || Zito
Barry Zito
Barry Zito is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. He previously played seven seasons with the Oakland Athletics, where he won the 2002 American League Cy Young Award and made three All-Star teams....
(2–1) || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(9–4) || Mota
Guillermo Mota
Guillermo Reynoso Mota is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He stands tall and weighs . He throws and bats right-handed. Mota has played for the Montreal Expos, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Florida Marlins, the Cleveland Indians, the New York Mets, the Milwaukee Brewers and the San...
(1) || 38,983 || 44–40
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 85 || July 3 || Giants
2011 San Francisco Giants season
The San Francisco Giants are an American baseball team. Their 2011 season marked their 129th year in Major League Baseball, and their fifty-fourth year in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season. They opened the 2011 season as the defending World Series champions on...
|| W 6–3 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(7–6) || Affeldt
Jeremy Affeldt
Jeremy David Affeldt is an American baseball professional pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. He throws and bats left-handed. Previously, he has played for the Kansas City Royals, the Colorado Rockies, and the Cincinnati Reds....
(1–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(20) || 31,904 || 45–40
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 86 || July 4 || @ Angels
2011 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim' 2011 season was the franchise's 51st season and 46th in Anaheim. The Angels began the season following a disappointing 2010 campaign where they missed the postseason for the first time since 2006, after winning the American League West three times in a row from...
|| L 5–1 || Pineiro
Joel Piñeiro
Joel Alberto Piñeiro is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball starting pitcher. He is 6'1" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He is right-handed and made his major league debut on August 8, .-Career:...
(4–3) || Furbush
Charlie Furbush
Charles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
(1–2) || || 43,012 || 45–41
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 87 || July 5 || @ Angels
2011 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim' 2011 season was the franchise's 51st season and 46th in Anaheim. The Angels began the season following a disappointing 2010 campaign where they missed the postseason for the first time since 2006, after winning the American League West three times in a row from...
|| L 1–0 || Haren
Dan Haren
Daniel John Haren is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.- High-school and college career :...
(9–5) || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(11–4) || || 39,006 || 45–42
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 88 || July 6 || @ Angels
2011 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim' 2011 season was the franchise's 51st season and 46th in Anaheim. The Angels began the season following a disappointing 2010 campaign where they missed the postseason for the first time since 2006, after winning the American League West three times in a row from...
|| W 5–4 || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(6–6) || Takahashi
Hisanori Takahashi
is a Japanese Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Career:-Nippon Professional Baseball:Takahashi previously spent his entire professional career with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball...
(2–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(21) || 31,549 || 46–42
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 89 || July 7 || @ Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| W 3–1 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(10–4) || Duffy
Danny Duffy
Daniel Richard Duffy is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is considered one of the top prospects in baseball.-Professional career:...
(1–4) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(22) || 16,355 || 47–42
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 90 || July 8 || @ Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| W 6–4 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(8–6) || Davies (1–8) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(23) || 34,563 || 48–42
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 91 || July 9 || @ Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| L 13–6 || Holland
Greg Holland (baseball)
Gregory Scott Holland is a right-handed baseball pitcher currently on the Kansas City Royals active roster....
(3–1) || Furbush
Charlie Furbush
Charles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
(1–3) || Teaford
Everett Teaford
Everett James Teaford is a baseball pitcher currently with the Kansas City Royals.Prior to playing professionally, Teaford attended Centennial High School in Roswell, Georgia, USA and then Georgia Southern University...
(1) || 25,941 || 48–43
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 92 || July 10 || @ Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| W 2–1 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(12–4) || Francis
Jeff Francis
Jeffrey William Francis is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Early life:...
(3–10) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(24) || 18,373 || 49–43
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 93 || July 15 || White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| L 8–2 || Floyd
Gavin Floyd
Gavin Christopher Floyd is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. He stands 6' 5" tall, weighs 220 pounds, and throws and bats right-handed.-Philadelphia Phillies:...
(7–9) || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(12–5) || || 43,593|| 49–44
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 94 || July 16 || White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| L 5–0 || Jackson
Edwin Jackson
Edwin Jackson is an American professional baseball pitcher.-Early life:Jackson's father, Edwin Jackson, Sr., a military cook, was stationed in Germany at the time of his birth. Jackson is one of 27 major league players who were born in Germany...
(6–7) || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(10–5) || || 49,984 || 49–45
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 95 || July 17 || White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 4–3 || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(7–6) || Humber (8–6) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(25) || 37,049 || 50–45
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 96 || July 19 || Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
|| W 8–3 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(9–6) || Moscoso
Guillermo Moscoso
Guillermo A. Moscoso is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Texas Rangers:...
(3–5) || || 31,980 || 51–45
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 97 || July 20 || Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
|| L 7–5 || Devine
Joey Devine
Joseph Neal "Joey" Devine is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Atlanta Braves:...
(1–1) || Purcey
David Purcey
David Kent Purcey is a left-handed pitcher in professional baseball.-Amateur career:Purcey attended high school at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, and then attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooners baseball team.-Professional career:Purcey originally was...
(1–2) || Bailey
Andrew Bailey (baseball)
Andrew Scott Bailey is an American baseball relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. He is a native of Voorhees Township, New Jersey.-Baseball career:...
(10) || 31,975 || 51–46
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 98 || July 21 || @ Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 6–2 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(13–5) || Pavano
Carl Pavano
Carl Anthony Pavano is an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher currently with the Minnesota Twins.-Early career:...
(6–7) || || 40,149|| 52–46
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 99 || July 22 || @ Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 8–2 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(11–5) || Duensing
Brian Duensing
Brian Matthew Duensing is a major league baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-High school:...
(7–8) || || 40,691 || 53–46
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 100 || July 23 || @ Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| L 4–1 || Baker (8–5) || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(7–7) || Nathan
Joe Nathan
Joseph Michael Nathan is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball . Nathan started out his baseball career as a shortstop in high school but converted to a pitcher after being drafted by the San Francisco Giants...
(7) || 40,764 || 53–47
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 101 || July 24 || @ Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 5–2 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(10–6) || Liriano
Francisco Liriano
Francisco Liriano y Casillas is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:...
(6–8) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(26) || 40,789 || 54–47
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 102 || July 25 || @ White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| L 6–3 || Buehrle
Mark Buehrle
Mark Alan Buehrle is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He has pitched his entire baseball career for the Chicago White Sox, starting the opening game every season from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2008 to 2011....
(8–5) || Below
Duane Below
Duane Arthur Below is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is six feet, three inches tall and he weighs 220 pounds....
(0–1) || || 37,110 || 54–48
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 103 || July 26 || @ White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 5–4 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(14–5) || Ohman
Will Ohman
William McDaniel Ohman is a left-handed pitcher, who is currently a member of the Chicago White Sox. He lives in Agoura Hills, California.-Chicago Cubs:...
(0–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(27) || 28,093 || 55–48
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 104 || July 27 || @ White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| L 2–1 || Danks
John Danks
John William Danks is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball currently playing with the Chicago White Sox....
(4–8) || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(11–6) || Santos
Sergio Santos
Sergio Jose Santos is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-Draft and career as a shortstop:...
(21) || 26,978 || 55–49
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 105 || July 28 || Angels
2011 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim' 2011 season was the franchise's 51st season and 46th in Anaheim. The Angels began the season following a disappointing 2010 campaign where they missed the postseason for the first time since 2006, after winning the American League West three times in a row from...
|| L 12–7 || Cassevah
Bobby Cassevah
Robert Alan Cassevah is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim....
(1–0) || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(7–8) || || 33,489 || 55–50
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 106 || July 29 || Angels
2011 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim' 2011 season was the franchise's 51st season and 46th in Anaheim. The Angels began the season following a disappointing 2010 campaign where they missed the postseason for the first time since 2006, after winning the American League West three times in a row from...
|| W 12–2 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(11–6) || Chatwood
Tyler Chatwood
Tyler Cole Chatwood is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball.-Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:...
(6–7) || || 40,551 || 56–50
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 107 || July 30 || Angels
2011 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim' 2011 season was the franchise's 51st season and 46th in Anaheim. The Angels began the season following a disappointing 2010 campaign where they missed the postseason for the first time since 2006, after winning the American League West three times in a row from...
|| L 5–1 || Haren
Dan Haren
Daniel John Haren is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.- High-school and college career :...
(11–6) || Turner
Jacob Turner
Jacob Edward Turner is a baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-High school career:During his career playing for Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, Turner compiled a record of 20–4 as well as two saves and 187 strikeouts...
(0–1) || || 40,753 || 56–51
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 108 || July 31 || Angels
2011 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim' 2011 season was the franchise's 51st season and 46th in Anaheim. The Angels began the season following a disappointing 2010 campaign where they missed the postseason for the first time since 2006, after winning the American League West three times in a row from...
|| W 3–2 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(15–5) || Weaver
Jered Weaver
Jered David Weaver , is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim...
(14–5) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(28) || 36,878 || 57–51
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August (18–10)
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! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="18%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Save
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! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 109 || August 2 || Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| W 6–5 || Benoit
Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
(3–3) || Adams (3–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(29) || 29,067 || 58–51
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 110 || August 3 || Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| W 5–4 || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(4–12) || Harrison
Matt Harrison
Matthew Reid Harrison is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers.-Baseball career:Harrison attended South Granville High School in Creedmoor, North Carolina...
(9–8) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(30) || 33,596 || 59–51
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 111 || August 4 || Rangers
2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| L 5–2 || Ogando
Alexi Ogando
Alexi Ogando is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers.-Oakland Athletics:Ogando was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, and originally signed with the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder in...
(11–5) || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(7–9) || Feliz (22) || 40,497 || 59–52
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 112 || August 5 || @ Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| W 4–3 (10) || Schlereth
Daniel Schlereth
Daniel Robert Schlereth is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-Early years:Schlereth was born in Anchorage, Alaska, before moving to Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is a graduate of Highlands Ranch High School. During his senior year, he struck out a school record 19 batters in a...
(1–1) || Crow
Aaron Crow
Aaron J. Crow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
(3–3) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(31) || 28,565 || 60–52
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 113 || August 6 || @ Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| W 4–3 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(16–5) || Duffy
Danny Duffy
Daniel Richard Duffy is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is considered one of the top prospects in baseball.-Professional career:...
(3–5) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(32) || 25,818 || 61–52
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 114 || August 7 || @ Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| L 4–3 || Chen
Bruce Chen
Bruce Kastulo Chen is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.-Background:...
(6–5) || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(11–7) || Soria
Joakim Soria
Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos is a Mexican right-handed baseball relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball...
(21) || 20,132 || 61–53
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 115 || August 9 || @ Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| L 3–2 (14) || Herrmann (3–0) || Pauley
David Pauley
David Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
(5–5) || || 25,317 || 61–54
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 116 || August 10 || @ Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| L 10–3 || Jimenez
Ubaldo Jimenez
Ubaldo Jiménez García is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. He pitched the first no-hitter in Colorado Rockies history on April 17, 2010, against the Atlanta Braves.-Colorado Rockies :...
(7–9) || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(11–7) || || 23,258 || 61–55
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 117 || August 11 || @ Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 4–3 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(17–5) || Carmona
Fausto Carmona
Fausto C. Carmona is a right-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. Carmona made his major league debut with the Indians on April 15, 2006...
(5–12) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(33) || 30,988 || 62–55
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 118 || August 12 || @ Orioles
2011 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles' 2011 season was the 111th season in franchise history, and the 58th in Baltimore.-Offseason:The 2010-2011 offseason has been notable for the Orioles, featuring a complete makeover of their infield, with only Brian Roberts expected to reprise his starting role...
|| W 5–4 || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(8–9) || Patton
Troy Patton
Troy Jamieson Patton is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Patton attended Tomball High School in Tomball, Texas.-Baseball career:...
(0–1) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(34) || 21,465 || 63–55
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 119 || August 13 || @ Orioles
2011 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles' 2011 season was the 111th season in franchise history, and the 58th in Baltimore.-Offseason:The 2010-2011 offseason has been notable for the Orioles, featuring a complete makeover of their infield, with only Brian Roberts expected to reprise his starting role...
|| W 6–5 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(12–7) || Guthrie
Jeremy Guthrie
Jeremy Shane Guthrie is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Early life and education:...
(5–16) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(35) || 24,114 || 64–55
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 120 || August 14 || @ Orioles
2011 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles' 2011 season was the 111th season in franchise history, and the 58th in Baltimore.-Offseason:The 2010-2011 offseason has been notable for the Orioles, featuring a complete makeover of their infield, with only Brian Roberts expected to reprise his starting role...
|| L 8–5 || Reyes
Jo-Jo Reyes
Joseph Albert "Jo-Jo" Reyes is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball...
(6–9) || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(4–13) || Johnson (2) || 18,348 || 64–56
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 121 || August 15 || Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| L 9–6 || Liriano
Francisco Liriano
Francisco Liriano y Casillas is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-Professional career:...
(8–9) || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(11–8) || Nathan
Joe Nathan
Joseph Michael Nathan is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball . Nathan started out his baseball career as a shortstop in high school but converted to a pitcher after being drafted by the San Francisco Giants...
(10) || 36,211 || 64–57
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 122 || August 16 || Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 7–1 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(18–5) || Blackburn
Nick Blackburn
Robert Nicholas Blackburn is a Major League Baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins system. He graduated from Del City High School in Del City, Oklahoma. He attended Seminole State College. The 6-4, 227 pound right-hander was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 34th round of the...
(6–10) || || 40,589 || 65–57
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 123 || August 17 || Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| L 6–5 || Capps
Matt Capps
Matthew Dicus Capps , is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He is a 2002 graduate of Alexander High School in Douglasville, where he lettered in football, basketball, cross-country and baseball before receiving a scholarship at LSU...
(4–6) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(2–4) || Nathan
Joe Nathan
Joseph Michael Nathan is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball . Nathan started out his baseball career as a shortstop in high school but converted to a pitcher after being drafted by the San Francisco Giants...
(11) || 34,835 || 65–58
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 124 || August 19 || Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 4–1 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(13–7) || Tomlin
Josh Tomlin
Joshua Aubry Tomlin is a Major League Baseball pitcher, Tomlin plays for the Cleveland Indians.-Career:...
(12–6) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(36) || 44,222 || 66–58
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 125 || August 20 || Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 10–1 || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(5–13) || Huff
David Huff (baseball)
David Gregory Huff is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians.Huff attended Edison High School , University of California, Irvine and University of California, Los Angeles before being drafted by the Cleveland Indians.-Minor leagues:Since 2006, Huff has played in minor league...
(1–2) || || 44,629 || 67–58
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 126 || August 21 || Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 8–7 || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(2–8) || Jiménez
Ubaldo Jimenez
Ubaldo Jiménez García is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. He pitched the first no-hitter in Colorado Rockies history on April 17, 2010, against the Atlanta Braves.-Colorado Rockies :...
(7–10) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(37) || 43,388 || 68–58
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 127 || August 22 || @ Rays
2011 Tampa Bay Rays season
The Tampa Bay Rays 2011 season was the team's 14th season of baseball. Despite starting the season 0-6 and trailing the Boston Red Sox by 9 games as late in the season as September 1, the Rays captured the AL Wild Card and made consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in franchise history...
|| W 5–2 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(19–5) || Niemann
Jeff Niemann
Jeffrey Warren Niemann is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.-College:...
(8–5) || || 13,048 || 69–58
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 128 || August 23 || @ Rays
2011 Tampa Bay Rays season
The Tampa Bay Rays 2011 season was the team's 14th season of baseball. Despite starting the season 0-6 and trailing the Boston Red Sox by 9 games as late in the season as September 1, the Rays captured the AL Wild Card and made consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in franchise history...
|| W 2–1 || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(9–9) || Price
David Price (baseball)
David Taylor Price is an American Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. Price was selected first overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Rays and made his major league debut in September 2008.Price pitched out of the bullpen during the Rays' run...
(11–11) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(1) || 11,475 || 70–58
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 129 || August 24 || @ Rays
2011 Tampa Bay Rays season
The Tampa Bay Rays 2011 season was the team's 14th season of baseball. Despite starting the season 0-6 and trailing the Boston Red Sox by 9 games as late in the season as September 1, the Rays captured the AL Wild Card and made consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in franchise history...
|| L 3–2 (10) || Peralta
Joel Peralta
Joel Peralta Gutiérrez is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Career:Peralta signed with the Oakland Athletics as an amateur free agent in 1996. They released him in 1998...
(3–4) || Below
Duane Below
Duane Arthur Below is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is six feet, three inches tall and he weighs 220 pounds....
(0–2) || || 13,910 || 70–59
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 130 || August 25 || @ Rays
2011 Tampa Bay Rays season
The Tampa Bay Rays 2011 season was the team's 14th season of baseball. Despite starting the season 0-6 and trailing the Boston Red Sox by 9 games as late in the season as September 1, the Rays captured the AL Wild Card and made consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in franchise history...
|| W 2–0 || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(6–13) || Hellickson
Jeremy Hellickson
Jeremy Robert Hellickson is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa and attended Hoover High School...
(11–9) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(38) || 14,069 || 71–59
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 131 || August 26 || @ Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 8–1 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(12–8) || Diamond
Scott Diamond
Scott Michael Diamond is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball.-Amateur career:...
(0–2) || || 38,918 || 72–59
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 132 || August 27 || @ Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 6–4 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(20–5) || Pavano
Carl Pavano
Carl Anthony Pavano is an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher currently with the Minnesota Twins.-Early career:...
(6–11) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(39) || 40,179 || 73–59
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 133 || August 28 || @ Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| L 11–4 || Duensing
Brian Duensing
Brian Matthew Duensing is a major league baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-High school:...
(9–13) || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(9–10) || || 39,130 || 73–60
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 134 || August 29 || Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| L 9–5 || Hochevar
Luke Hochevar
Luke Anthony Hochevar is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals organization of Major League Baseball. He is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee.He throws and bats right-handed.-High school:...
(9–10) || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(13–8) || Wood
Blake Wood
Blake Daniel Wood is a major league baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.-Early life:Prior to playing professionally, he attended North Gwinnett High School and then Georgia Tech...
(1) || 32,423 || 73–61
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 135 || August 30 || Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| W 2–1 (10) || Benoit
Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
(4–3) || Crow
Aaron Crow
Aaron J. Crow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
(3–4) || || 34,866 || 74–61
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 136 || August 31 || Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| W 5–4 || Schlereth
Daniel Schlereth
Daniel Robert Schlereth is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-Early years:Schlereth was born in Anchorage, Alaska, before moving to Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is a graduate of Highlands Ranch High School. During his senior year, he struck out a school record 19 batters in a...
(2–1) || Wood
Blake Wood
Blake Daniel Wood is a major league baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.-Early life:Prior to playing professionally, he attended North Gwinnett High School and then Georgia Tech...
(5–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(40) || 33,572 || 75–61
|}
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September (20–6)
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="3%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="16%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="13%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="20%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="20%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="20%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Record
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 137 || September 1 || Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| L 11–8 || Crow
Aaron Crow
Aaron J. Crow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
(4–4) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(2–9) || Soria
Joakim Soria
Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos is a Mexican right-handed baseball relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball...
(25) || 39,084 || 75–62
|- bgcolor="bbfbbb"
| 138 || September 2 || White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 8–1 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(21–5) || Danks
John Danks
John William Danks is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball currently playing with the Chicago White Sox....
(6–10) || || 42,352 || 76–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 139 || September 3 || White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 9–8 || Marte
Luis Marté
Luis Alfredo Marté is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Marte was called up from the minor leagues on September 1, 2011.-External links:...
(1–0) || Santos
Sergio Santos
Sergio Jose Santos is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-Draft and career as a shortstop:...
(3–4) || || 40,635 || 77–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 140 || September 4 || White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 18–2 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(14–8) || Buehrle
Mark Buehrle
Mark Alan Buehrle is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He has pitched his entire baseball career for the Chicago White Sox, starting the opening game every season from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2008 to 2011....
(11–7) || || 42,671 || 78–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 141 || September 5 || @ Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 4–2 || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(7–13) || Jiménez
Ubaldo Jimenez
Ubaldo Jiménez García is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. He pitched the first no-hitter in Colorado Rockies history on April 17, 2010, against the Atlanta Braves.-Colorado Rockies :...
(8–11) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(41) || 39,824 || 79–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 142 || September 6 || @ Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 10–1 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(13–8) || Carmona
Fausto Carmona
Fausto C. Carmona is a right-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. Carmona made his major league debut with the Indians on April 15, 2006...
(6–14) || || 27,544 || 80–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 143 || September 7 || @ Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 8–6 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(22–5) || Masterson
Justin Masterson
Justin Daniel Masterson is a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians. Masterson was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the second round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. Masterson was rated as the 64th-best prospect going into that year's draft by...
(11–9) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(42) || 16,783 || 81–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 144 || September 9 || Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 8–4 || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(10–10) || Slowey
Kevin Slowey
Kevin Michael Slowey is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. Slowey was selected by the Twins with the 73rd pick in the 2nd round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.-College:...
(0–5) || || 35,996 || 82–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 145 || September 10 || Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 3–2 || Alburquerque
Al Alburquerque
Alberto José Alburquerque is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Alburquerque began his professional career in 2006 and made his Major League debut in 2011.-Minor leagues:...
(6–1) || Perkins
Glen Perkins
Glen Weston Perkins is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. He made his major league debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2006. Perkins attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Stillwater Area High School in Oak Park Heights...
(4–4) || || 38,567 || 83–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 146 || September 11 || Twins
2011 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was the 51st season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 111th overall in the American League. The team drew 3,168,107 fans during the year...
|| W 2–1 || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(8–13) || Diamond
Scott Diamond
Scott Michael Diamond is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball.-Amateur career:...
(1–4) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(43) || 36,972 || 84–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 147 || September 12 || @ White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 14–4 || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(14–8) || Danks
John Danks
John William Danks is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball currently playing with the Chicago White Sox....
(6–12)|| || 22,750 || 85–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 148 || September 13 || @ White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 5–0 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(23–5) || Floyd
Gavin Floyd
Gavin Christopher Floyd is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. He stands 6' 5" tall, weighs 220 pounds, and throws and bats right-handed.-Philadelphia Phillies:...
(12–11) || || 25,015 || 86–62
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 149 || September 14 || @ White Sox
2011 Chicago White Sox season
The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball.-Offseason:...
|| W 6–5 (10) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(3–9) || Santos
Sergio Santos
Sergio Jose Santos is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-Draft and career as a shortstop:...
(4–5) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(44) || 19,010 || 87–62
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 150 || September 15 || @ Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
|| L 6–1 || McCarthy
Brandon McCarthy
Brandon Patrick McCarthy is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:He graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2001....
(9–8) || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(14–9) || || 10,925 || 87–63
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 151 || September 16 || @ Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
|| W 3–1 || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(9–13) || Cahill
Trevor Cahill
Trevor John Cahill is a right-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.-Career:...
(11–14) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(45) || 31,022 || 88–63
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 152 || September 17 || @ Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
|| L 5–3 || Gonzalez
Gio Gonzalez
Giovany A. Gonzalez is a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:...
(14–12) || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(14–9) || || 19,451 || 88–64
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 153 || September 18 || @ Athletics
2011 Oakland Athletics season
The Oakland Athletics' 2011 season was the 44th for the franchise in the Bay Area, as well as the 111th in club history. The team was competing for the American League West Division title after a 4 year absence from playoff contention, with a payroll just above $77 million.-Coaching Changes:Young...
|| W 3–0 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(24–5) || Moscoso
Guillermo Moscoso
Guillermo A. Moscoso is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Texas Rangers:...
(8–9) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(46) || 18,405 || 89–64
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 154 || September 20 || @ Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| L 10–2 || Mendoza
Luis Mendoza
Luis Alonso Mendoza Rodríguez is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals organization.-Baseball career:...
(1–0) || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(10–11) || || 26,953 || 89–65
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 155 || September 21 || @ Royals
2011 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals' season of 2011 was the 43rd for the Royals franchise. It was the fifth full season with Dayton Moore as General Manager...
|| W 6–3 || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(10–13) || Herrera
Kelvin Herrera
Kelvin Herrera is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.-Professional career:Herrera along with Will Myers represented the Royals at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game....
(0–1) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(47) || 28,776 || 90–65
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 156 || September 22 || Orioles
2011 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles' 2011 season was the 111th season in franchise history, and the 58th in Baltimore.-Offseason:The 2010-2011 offseason has been notable for the Orioles, featuring a complete makeover of their infield, with only Brian Roberts expected to reprise his starting role...
|| L 6–5 || Britton
Zach Britton
Zachary Grant "Zach" Britton is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Early years:Britton, the youngest of three brothers, was raised in Santa Clarita, California...
(11–10) || Pauley
David Pauley
David Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
(5–6) || Gregg
Kevin Gregg
Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:...
(21) || 27,847 || 90–66
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 157 || September 23 || Orioles
2011 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles' 2011 season was the 111th season in franchise history, and the 58th in Baltimore.-Offseason:The 2010-2011 offseason has been notable for the Orioles, featuring a complete makeover of their infield, with only Brian Roberts expected to reprise his starting role...
|| W 4–3 (11) || Perry
Ryan Perry
Ryan Keith Perry is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. At the end of 2008 Baseball America named him the Tigers second best prospect, behind Rick Porcello.-Baseball career:...
(1–0) || Eyre
Willie Eyre
William Mays Eyre is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school & college:Eyre was All-State at Cyprus High School...
(2–2) || || 38,623 || 91–66
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 158 || September 24 || Orioles
2011 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles' 2011 season was the 111th season in franchise history, and the 58th in Baltimore.-Offseason:The 2010-2011 offseason has been notable for the Orioles, featuring a complete makeover of their infield, with only Brian Roberts expected to reprise his starting role...
|| L 6–5 || Strop
Pedro Strop
Pedro Ángel Strop is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Major League Baseball career:Strop was originally signed as an international free agent by the Colorado Rockies in ....
(2–1) || Schlereth
Daniel Schlereth
Daniel Robert Schlereth is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-Early years:Schlereth was born in Anchorage, Alaska, before moving to Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is a graduate of Highlands Ranch High School. During his senior year, he struck out a school record 19 batters in a...
(2–2) || Gregg
Kevin Gregg
Kevin Marschall Gregg is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:...
(22) || 44,846|| 91–67
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 159 || September 25 || Orioles
2011 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles' 2011 season was the 111th season in franchise history, and the 58th in Baltimore.-Offseason:The 2010-2011 offseason has been notable for the Orioles, featuring a complete makeover of their infield, with only Brian Roberts expected to reprise his starting role...
|| W 10–6 || Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
(11–11) || Matusz
Brian Matusz
Brian Robert Matusz is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles in the American League.-College:...
(1–9) || || 41,051 || 92–67
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 160 || September 26 || Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 14–0 || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(11–13) || Jiménez
Ubaldo Jimenez
Ubaldo Jiménez García is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. He pitched the first no-hitter in Colorado Rockies history on April 17, 2010, against the Atlanta Braves.-Colorado Rockies :...
(10–13) || || 29,886 || 93–67
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 161 || September 27 || Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 9–6 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(15–9) || Gómez
Jeanmar Gómez
Jeanmar Alejandro Gómez , is a professional baseball starting pitcher in the Cleveland Indians organization.-Career:A native of Caracas, Venezuela, Gómez was signed by Cleveland as an undrafted free agent....
(5–3) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(48) || 31,132 || 94–67
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 162 || September 28 || Indians
2011 Cleveland Indians season
The 2011 Cleveland Indians season marked the 111th season for the franchise, with the Indians improving on their fourth place finish in the AL Central in 2010 by finishing in second place in 2011...
|| W 5–4 || Perry
Ryan Perry
Ryan Keith Perry is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. At the end of 2008 Baseball America named him the Tigers second best prospect, behind Rick Porcello.-Baseball career:...
(2–0) || Pestano
Vinnie Pestano
Vincent William Pestano , is an American professional baseball player. A pitcher, Pestano plays for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball....
(1–2) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(49) || 31,645|| 95–67
|}
|}
American League Division Series
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American League Division Series vs New York Yankees (Tigers win the series 3–2)
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;
|-
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="3%" | #
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Date
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="11%" | Opponent
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="8%" | Score
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="14%" | Win
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="13%" | Loss
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="12%" | Save
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="1%" | Crowd
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="1%" | Record
|- bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| 1 || September 30 || @ Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| colspan=6 | Suspended (rain) - postponed to October 1
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || October 1 || @ Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| L 9–3 || Nova
Iván Nova
Iván Manuel Nova Guance is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.-Career:Nova was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Yankees in 2004. At the end of the 2008 season, Nova had not advanced beyond Class-A Advanced, where he pitched for the Tampa Yankees...
(1–0) || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(0–1) || || 50,940 || 0–1
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2 || October 2 || @ Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| W 5–3 || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(1–0) || García
Freddy García
Freddy Antonio García , nicknamed "The Chief", is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who is currently a free agent...
(0–1) || || 50,596 || 1–1
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || October 3 || Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| W 5–4 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(1–0) || Soriano
Rafael Soriano
Rafael Soriano is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He bats and throws right-handed...
(0–1) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(1) || 43,581 || 2–1
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 4 || October 4 || Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| L 10–1 || Burnett (1–0) || Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(0–1) || || 43,527 || 2–2
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 5 || October 6 || @ Yankees
2011 New York Yankees season
The 2011 New York Yankees season was the 111th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 31. The Yankees clinched a playoff berth in the first game of a doubleheader on September 21, 2011, and clinched the AL East...
|| W 3–2 || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
(1–1) || Nova
Iván Nova
Iván Manuel Nova Guance is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.-Career:Nova was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Yankees in 2004. At the end of the 2008 season, Nova had not advanced beyond Class-A Advanced, where he pitched for the Tampa Yankees...
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José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
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American League Championship Series vs Texas Rangers (Rangers win the series 4–2)
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2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
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Alexi Ogando
Alexi Ogando is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers.-Oakland Athletics:Ogando was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, and originally signed with the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder in...
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Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
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2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
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2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| L 7–3 (11) || Adams (1–0) || Perry
Ryan Perry
Ryan Keith Perry is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. At the end of 2008 Baseball America named him the Tigers second best prospect, behind Rick Porcello.-Baseball career:...
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2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| W 5–2 || Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
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Colby Lewis
Colby Preston Lewis is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers.Lewis was originally a first-round draft choice of the Texas Rangers in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft, and made his major league debut in...
(0–1) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
(1) || 41,905 || 1–2
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2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| L 7–3 (11) || Feldman
Scott Feldman
Scott Feldman was a news anchor for News 12 Long Island for 22 years.-Early life:Feldman was born in St. Louis, Missouri, graduated from the University of Denver in 1971. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and National Guard....
(1–0) || Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
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2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| W 7–5 || Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
(1–1) || Wilson
C. J. Wilson
Christopher John "C. J." Wilson is an American professional baseball pitcher. He is a free agent after playing with the Texas Rangers from 2005-2011.-College:...
(0–1) || Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
(1) || 41,908 || 2–3
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2011 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers’ 2011 season was the 51st season in the overall history of the franchise and the 40th since the team relocated to Arlington, Texas. Going into the season they were the defending American League champions....
|| L 15–5 || Ogando
Alexi Ogando
Alexi Ogando is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers.-Oakland Athletics:Ogando was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, and originally signed with the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder in...
(2–0) || Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
(0–1) || || 51,508 || 2–4
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Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable sortable"
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|Alex Avila
Alex Avila
Alexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 210 pounds. Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida.-Early Baseball Career:...
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Wilson Betemit
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Brennan Boesch
Brennan Philip Boesch is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Brennan Philip Boesch is an American professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] with the [[Detroit Tigers]] of...
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|Miguel Cabrera
Miguel Cabrera
José Miguel Cabrera Torres nicknamed "Miggy", is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
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|Andy Dirks
Andy Dirks
Andrew Lee Dirks is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He attended Haven High School in Haven, Kansas.-Career:...
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|Carlos Guillén
Carlos Guillén
Carlos Alfonso Guillén is a Major League Baseball second baseman and switch-hitter....
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|Brandon Inge
Brandon Inge
Charles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
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|Austin Jackson
Austin Jackson
Austin Jarrell Jackson is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
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|Don Kelly
Don Kelly (baseball)
Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
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|Magglio Ordóñez
Magglio Ordóñez
Magglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:...
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|Jhonny Peralta
Jhonny Peralta
Jhonny Antonio Peralta is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He previously played with the Cleveland Indians.-Playing career:...
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|Ryan Raburn
Ryan Raburn
Ryan Neil Raburn is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. Though primarily an outfielder, Raburn can also play third base, second base, first base, and catcher....
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|Will Rhymes
Will Rhymes
William Daniel Rhymes is an American professional baseball second baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
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|Ramón Santiago
Ramón Santiago
Ramón D. Santiago is a Major League Baseball shortstop. He has spent most of his major league career at shortstop, but has also played a significant amount of time at second base...
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|Omir Santos
Omir Santos
Omir Santos Rios is a Major League Baseball catcher. Santos has played for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets and Detroit Tigers.-Career:...
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|Danny Worth
Danny Worth
Daniel Weston Worth is an American professional baseball second baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Worth was born in Northridge, California....
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|Delmon Young
Delmon Young
Delmon Damarcus Young is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He is the younger brother of former major league outfielder and first baseman Dmitri Young. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.Young is known for having a strong and accurate...
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Pitching
- Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts
Starters
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! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | W
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | L
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | ERA
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | G
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| align=left | Doug Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
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| align=left | Brad Penny
Brad Penny
Bradley Wayne "Brad" Penny is a Major League starting pitcher. Penny has spent portions of his career with the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers....
|| 11 || 11 || 5.30 || 33 || 33 || 0 || 182⅔ || 117 || 107 || 62 || 74
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| align=left | Rick Porcello
Rick Porcello
Frederick Alfred "Rick" Porcello III is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
|| 14 || 9 || 4.75 || 31 || 31 || 0 || 182 || 103 || 96 || 46 || 104
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| align=left | Max Scherzer
Max Scherzer
Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.-Early life:...
|| 15 || 9 || 4.43 || 31 || 31 || 0 || 195 || 101 || 96 || 56 || 174
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| align=left | Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball....
|| 24 || 5 || 2.40 || 34 || 34 || 0 || 251 || 73 || 67 || 57 || 250
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! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | W
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="7%" | L
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| align=left | Al Alburquerque
Al Alburquerque
Alberto José Alburquerque is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Alburquerque began his professional career in 2006 and made his Major League debut in 2011.-Minor leagues:...
|| 6 || 1 || 1.87 || 41 || 0 || 0 || 43⅓ || 9 || 9 || 29 || 67
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| align=left | Duane Below
Duane Below
Duane Arthur Below is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is six feet, three inches tall and he weighs 220 pounds....
|| 0 || 2 || 4.34 || 14 || 2 || 0 || 29 || 16 || 14 || 11 || 14
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| align=left | Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Benoit
Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in the United States. He is 6'3" and weighs 220 pounds.-Texas Rangers:...
|| 4 || 3 || 2.95 || 66 || 0 || 2 || 61 || 22 || 20 || 17 || 63
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| align=left | Phil Coke
Phil Coke
Phillip "Phil" Douglas Coke is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Coke was born in Sonora, California-College:Coke attended San Joaquin Delta College...
|| 3 || 9 || 4.47 || 48 || 14 || 1 || 108⅔ || 64 || 54 || 40 || 69
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| align=left | Charlie Furbush
Charlie Furbush
Charles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
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| align=left | Enrique González
Enrique González
Enrique César González is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher.-Playing career:González made his first start against the Cincinnati Reds on May 28, 2006, pitching six innings for the Arizona Diamondbacks and giving up only one run...
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| align=left | Don Kelly
Don Kelly (baseball)
Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
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| align=left | Luis Marte
Luis Marté
Luis Alfredo Marté is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Marte was called up from the minor leagues on September 1, 2011.-External links:...
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| align=left | Andrew Oliver
Andrew Oliver (baseball)
Andrew Allen Oliver is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
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| align=left | Lester Oliveros
Lester Oliveros
Lester Jesus Oliveros Blanco is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. He is 6'0" tall and he weighs 225 pounds.-Minor leagues:...
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| align=left | David Pauley
David Pauley
David Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
|| 0 || 2 || 5.95 || 14 || 0 || 0 || 19⅔ || 14 || 13 || 6 || 10
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| align=left | Ryan Perry
Ryan Perry
Ryan Keith Perry is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. At the end of 2008 Baseball America named him the Tigers second best prospect, behind Rick Porcello.-Baseball career:...
|| 2 || 0 || 5.35 || 36 || 0 || 0 || 37 || 25 || 22 || 21 || 24
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| align=left | David Purcey
David Purcey
David Kent Purcey is a left-handed pitcher in professional baseball.-Amateur career:Purcey attended high school at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, and then attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Sooners baseball team.-Professional career:Purcey originally was...
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| align=left | Chance Ruffin
Chance Ruffin
Chance Kraig Ruffin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:...
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| align=left | Daniel Schlereth
Daniel Schlereth
Daniel Robert Schlereth is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-Early years:Schlereth was born in Anchorage, Alaska, before moving to Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is a graduate of Highlands Ranch High School. During his senior year, he struck out a school record 19 batters in a...
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| align=left | Brad Thomas
Brad Thomas
Bradley Richard Thomas is an Australian professional baseball pitcher that is currently a free agent. He has previously played in MLB for the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers, in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and in the Korean Baseball Organization for the...
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| align=left | Jacob Turner
Jacob Turner
Jacob Edward Turner is a baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.-High school career:During his career playing for Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, Turner compiled a record of 20–4 as well as two saves and 187 strikeouts...
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| align=left | José Valverde
José Valverde
José Rafael Valverde is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. His nickname is Papa Grande...
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| align=left | Brayan Villarreal
Brayan Villarreal
Brayan Rene Villarreal is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher currently with the Detroit Tigers. He is 6'0" tall and he weighs 170 pounds....
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| align=left | Robbie Weinhardt
Robbie Weinhardt
Robert D. "Robbie" Weinhardt is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers organization. He went to college at Oklahoma State.-Detroit Tigers:...
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| align=left | Adam Wilk
Adam Wilk
Adam Robert Wilk is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.He was called up to the majors for the first time on May 24, 2011 when Phil Coke was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a bone bruise in his right foot....
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