Tigers | RP Jose Valverde holds lead, Tiger fans hold breath

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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