Tigers 4-0 Rangers (20 May, 2009) Play-by-Play

Detroit Tigers

21-16, 12-5 home


TEX
DET

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	-	4	10	0

D. Willis1-0

6.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 5 K, 2 BB

B. McCarthy3-2

7.0 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 4 K, 3 BB

RangersTop 1st
- D. Willis pitching for DET
  TEX
  DET
- Pitch
  1
  Ball
  2
  Ground Out
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
TigersBottom 1st
- B. McCarthy pitching for TEX
  TEX
  DET
- C Granderson caught stealing second, catcher to shortstop.
  0
  0
- C Thomas grounded into fielder's choice to pitcher, P Polanco safe at second on throwing error by pitcher B McCarthy.
  0
  0
- 1 Run, 2 Hits, 1 Error
RangersTop 2nd
- D. Willis pitching for DET
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
TigersBottom 2nd
- B. McCarthy pitching for TEX
  TEX
  DET
- 1 Run, 3 Hits, 0 Errors
RangersTop 3rd
- D. Willis pitching for DET
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
TigersBottom 3rd
- B. McCarthy pitching for TEX
  TEX
  DET
- 1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
RangersTop 4th
- D. Willis pitching for DET
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
TigersBottom 4th
- B. McCarthy pitching for TEX
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RangersTop 5th
- D. Willis pitching for DET
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
TigersBottom 5th
- B. McCarthy pitching for TEX
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RangersTop 6th
- D. Willis pitching for DET
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
TigersBottom 6th
- B. McCarthy pitching for TEX
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
RangersTop 7th
- D. Willis pitching for DET
  TEX
  DET
- B. Lyon pitching for DET
  TEX
  DET
- B. Seay pitching for DET
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
TigersBottom 7th
- B. McCarthy pitching for TEX
  TEX
  DET
- 1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
RangersTop 8th
- B. McCarthy pitching for DET
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
TigersBottom 8th
- K. Benson pitching for TEX
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
RangersTop 9th
- F. Rodney pitching for DET
  TEX
  DET
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors

Rangers
0
Tigers
4

Game 1

20/5

Rangers
3
Tigers
5

Game 2

21/5

Rangers
3
Tigers
4

Game 3

21/5

Comerica Park

12:05 AM, 20 May 2009

Detroit, Michigan

Attendance: 23,756

Game Time:2:20

Umpires:
Home Plate Umpire - Tim Welke
First Base Umpire - Scott Barry
Second Base Umpire - Angel Hernandez
Third Base Umpire - Bill Welke

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Houston	88	73	.547	-	W2
Seattle	85	77	.525	3.5	W4
Texas	78	84	.481	10.5	W3
Oakland	69	93	.426	19.5	L3
Los Angeles	63	99	.389	25.5	L6

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cleveland	92	69	.571	-	L2
Kansas City	86	76	.531	6.5	W1
Detroit	86	76	.531	6.5	L2
Minnesota	82	80	.506	10.5	L4
Chicago	41	121	.253	51.5	W2

Braves' Joe Jiménez expected to sit out 8-12 months after knee surgery

Braves reliever Joe Jiménez is expected to sit out much of the 2025 season and possibly all of it after surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee.

Wandy Peralta picks up option with Padres, Ha-Seong Kim declines

Left-hander Wandy Peralta exercised his $4.25 million option to remain with the Padres on Monday, while Gold Glove infielder Ha-Seong Kim declined his $8 million mutual option to become a free agent and will receive a $2 million buyout.

Twins pick up reliever Jorge Alcala's $1.5M option for next season

The Twins exercised their $1.5 million club option for reliever Jorge Alcala on Monday.

ESPN BET is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering. Must be 21+ to wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Texas Rangers

Detroit Tigers

D. Willis1-0

B. McCarthy3-2

Game Information

2024 American League West Standings

2024 American League Central Standings

MLB News

Braves' Joe Jiménez expected to sit out 8-12 months after knee surgery

Wandy Peralta picks up option with Padres, Ha-Seong Kim declines

Twins pick up reliever Jorge Alcala's $1.5M option for next season

Pitch
1 Ball
2 Ground Out