But, the Detroit Tigers’ leads were squelched by Francisco Rodriguez and his inability to close a game consistently.
Rodriguez’s blown saves are troublesome, especially because every single win counts in the tight AL Central marathon.
Problematic Pitching on Saturday
On Saturday night against the A’s, the Tigers offense did an exceptional job manufacturing runs. The offense did its job, but the pitchers did not. Jordan Zimmermann gave up three home runs to keep the game tight. Fortunately, the other nine men who get to swing bats were able to overcome his issues on the mound.