Tigers Begin Second Half Against Pathetic Royals
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Tigers Kick Off Second Half Against Struggling Royals
As the 2006 baseball season heats up, the Detroit Tigers are shining brightly, boasting the best record in the league. While their batting statistics hover around average, their pitching truly sets them apart.
The Tigers’ impressive ERA of 3.46 leads the league, standing 45 points ahead of the next closest team, San Diego. Notably, these are the only teams with an ERA under 4.00. The Tigers begin their second-half journey on Thursday with a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals, followed by a pivotal matchup against the reigning champions, the Chicago White Sox, starting Monday.
A surprising twist in the league comes from the Oakland Athletics, who find themselves tied for first place with the Rangers. This is unexpected given their batting average of .243 and an RBI total of 364, both ranking as the worst in the majors.
Lee Mazzone, previously the Braves' pitching coach, is now with Baltimore, but his new team’s lackluster performance raises questions. With an ERA of 5.29, second only to Kansas City’s 5.79, Baltimore’s season appears grim for fans at Camden Yards.
Typically, I critique Joe Torre’s pitching staff around this time of year, yet the Yankees have posted the 7th best ERA, sitting at 4.30. This underscores the strength of American League pitching, as four of the top seven pitching staffs belong to the AL, where they contend with designated hitters regularly.
As I noted in April, those underestimating Detroit might regret it by October!
?" Bob Acton
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