Pitching chaos already

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Roger King

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May 3, 2026, 7:29:27 PM (4 days ago) May 3
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I see Hinch is already in 12 D chess mode, removing Holton in the first inning tonight after facing just 3 hitters. Gave up a lead off single, then got the next two hitters no problem, but of course needs to come out of the game for…why? 



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Peter Welch

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May 3, 2026, 8:49:10 PM (4 days ago) May 3
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It's looking like 2024 all over again.  Hinch's Bullpen Chaos has allowed 0 runs through 6 IP.  Holton, Hanifee, Hurter and Vanasco so far.

Tigers lead 2-0 in the bottom of the 6th.  Tork with a 2-run shot against Leiter in the 5th.  We need more BISN.

Peter

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Peter Welch

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May 3, 2026, 9:13:01 PM (4 days ago) May 3
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Well, Ricky Vanasco's scoreless streak quickly ended as he allowed a run in the top of the 7th. The Tigers fortunately survived the Vanasco experience with only 1 run allowed.  His control was awful but somehow he got out of the 7th with only allowing 1 run.  Vanasco had poor command of his curveball and change-up, and his fastball was only in the low 90s.  Not sure how he had a huge K rate in AAA, unless AAA hitters swing at everything.

Tigers lead 3-1 in the bottom of the 7th.  Need more BISN.

Peter

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Jeffrey Withey

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May 3, 2026, 9:37:13 PM (4 days ago) May 3
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His pitches have a lot of movement. He overthrew at times which led to the wildness but generally looked pretty decent. 

Jeff

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Peter Welch

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May 3, 2026, 10:05:30 PM (4 days ago) May 3
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A 6-run lead was plenty BISN.  Tigers win 7-1.  They beat up on our old buddy Tyler Alexander in the 8th with 4 runs (3 charged to Alexander) to take the pressure off.

Jack Leiter actually was pretty dominant at times (10 Ks and only 1 walk in 6.2 IP) but the Tigers still managed 5 runs against him.  He made a couple of mistakes on 2 strike counts that the Tigers punished, and he was probably left in too long.

McGonigle goes 2-4 with RBI singles in the 6th and 7th, so his "mini slump" is over.

Jake Rogers with a rare offensive contribution, going 2-3 with a triple and a single.

So Hinch is 1-0 with Pitching Chaos this season.  I assume Mize might miss another start (or maybe 2) so we'll see Pitching Chaos again in Mize's next turn.

Peter
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Peter Welch

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May 3, 2026, 10:07:02 PM (4 days ago) May 3
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Check that, the Tigers beat up on Alexander in the *7th*, not the 8th, to take the 7-1 lead.

Peter
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Peter Welch

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May 3, 2026, 10:31:29 PM (4 days ago) May 3
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Will be interesting to see if Vanasco can get away with a low-90s fastball against major league hitters.
His curve and split-change are his out pitches, but he'll need to have better command of them otherwise hitters will crush the fastball.

Peter

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Roger King

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May 3, 2026, 10:41:30 PM (4 days ago) May 3
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Great job by Hurter tonight, pitching 3 1/3 scoreless innings. He has been in the right place at the right time so far this season, with a 4-0 record. Better than any of the starters :-)

ERA of 1.50 too. 

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