The national media has been taken by surprise. I haven't. With the Bucks commanding 124-104 victory over the Pistons on national TV Saturday night, the Pistons are now holding on to a 2-1 series lead. Everyone expected the Pistons to roll over the terrible Bucks. Let me ask you something, main-stream media: If the Bucks [...]
Entries from April 2006
April 30, 2006
Wings Face an Uphill Climb
The Red Wings now trail their first round series against the eighth-seeded Oilers 3-2. Yesterday, the Wings came out with a lot of energy in the first period, and out-shot Edmonton 11-4. However, the second period was a whole new game, and the Red Wings just weren't as active. After Edmonton scored their first goal, [...]
April 29, 2006
Lions Take Sims 9th Overall
The NFL Draft began at noon today, and the Detroit Lions used their first pick to draft outside-linebacker Ernie Sims out of Florida State. This helps the depleted Lions defense, and is a welcome change from drafing quarterbacks (Matt Leinart was still available) and wide receivers. More on all of the big draft day news [...]
April 28, 2006
Angels Top Tigers
Series Recap
Detroit Tigers (13-9) vs. California Angels (12-10)
April 24-26, 2006
Detroit pitching was decent, but offense was hard to find as the Angels were able to baffle Tiger hitting.
Game 1 – April 24, 2006
Kenny Rogers pitched a great game, going seven innings and allowing only two runs. Unfortunately, the Tigers offense was held scoreless, giving Rogers [...]
April 26, 2006
Stones Roll to 2-0 Lead
The Pistons were able to take game two of their series against the Bucks, giving them a 2-0 lead in the Best-of-7 series. Rip Hamilton performed well, despite an ankle injury, and scored 18 points. Tayshaun Prince led all Detroit scorers with 22. I was pleased with the bench play in this one. Maurice Evans [...]
April 26, 2006
Game 2: Hamilton Should Play
Game 2 of this first round playoff series will begin tonight at 7:30 PM. Richard Hamilton is expected to play despite a sprained ankle.
"We kept him out today. He's getting treatment," Pistons coach Flip Saunders said after Monday's practice. "He's going to be OK. It's probably good that we have a couple days off and [...]
April 24, 2006
Tigers Sweep M’s
Series Recap
Detroit Tigers (12-7) vs. Seattle Mariners (7-13)
April 21-23, 2006
Errors, mental lapses, and lights-out Tiger pitching allowed the Tigers to sweep the Mariners in a three game series.
Game 1 – April 21, 2006
Mike Maroth became the first Tigers starter to win his first three starts since David Wells in 1993. He pitched through six innings, [...]
April 23, 2006
One Down: Pistons Take Game 1
The Pistons won Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks 92-74. The game was much closer than the final score would indicated. Rip Hamilton rolled his ankle, but appears to be okay, and Andrew Bogut and tights don't go well together. Flint-native Charlie Bell helped lead a Milwaukee run, but the Pistons pulled away in the [...]
