Detroit Tiger RP Jose Valverde came into the game Friday night with a 6-1 lead. The Tiger closer hadn’t pitched in five days so apparently manager Jim Leeland ran him out there to get some work in. Well, in 1.1 innings, Papa Grande gave up 4 runs on 2 hits and 5 walks. Luckily for Tiger fans everywhere, Valverde eventually secured the win.
Our Instinct: Another ugly stat, Jose threw 60 pitches, only 28 of them for strikes. Valverde has been a rock the entire season for D-town. Chalk this up as a mulligan for the all star fireman. But watch his next outing, which may not be for a few days with the workout he gave his arm tonight. Tiger fans, you can exhale now.
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