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Finally The First Spring Training Game
Written by Jonathan on February 25, 2009 – 10:29 amToday, Jair Jurrjens will step to the mound for the Braves to kick off the Grapefruit League season against his former team at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL. Jurrjens is looking forward to facing off against the Tigers, who traded him to Atlanta in October 2007. Detroit will be sending Justin Verlander to the mound to start the game.
Also slated to appear for the Braves are Jo-Jo Reyes, Manny Acosta, Stephen Marek and Eric O’Flaherty. Blaine Boyer was slated to throw an inning today but was scratched after cutting his hand on an apple slicer yesterday. He is expected to make his next appearance.
Aside from Chipper Jones and Garret Anderson, all of the projected Opening Day starters are making the short trip to the game today. Those two will likely make their first appearance in the televised game tomorrow afternoon versus the Astros.
The game starts at 1:05 EST and we’ll be doing our best to run a game thread here for the game. It’s the first one of the season so it’s time to start kicking the rust off and getting back into the swing of things. What’s everyone looking for in this first game today? I’ll be happy to see Jurrjens have a solid two innings and no other pitchers get injured in the process; a couple of nice plate appearances from Francoeur would be encouraging as well.
Tags: Detroit Tigers, Jair Jurrjens, Preseason, Spring Training
Posted in Game Threads | 12 Comments »
By dave on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
Definitely no injuries, some solid play, and to see the old new Jeff Francoeur back with enthusiasm. It's great to hear PLAY BALL!!! SO GO BRAVES!!!!!!
By joey on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
I' super excited! Ive been waiting since the end of last year for this day.
By josh on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
I want to see the Tommy Hanson Pitch. I can t wait till tomorrow!!!!!!!!!! Happy spring training.
By Jonathan on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
Through 2.5 today, the Tigers are up 2-0. Through 2 innings pitches, Jurrjens gave up 2 runs on 4 hits and 1 walk.
By Jonathan on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
So far in an inning of work, Jo-Jo Reyes gave up 1 H, 0 R and had 2 Ks.
By Jonathan on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
Jo-Jo gave up 2 hits and an earned run in his second inning of work. 3-0 Tigers.
By Jonathan on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
Freddie Freeman ties the game with a 2-out, 2-RBI single in the top of the 5th. Brian McCann also scores Jordan Schafer on a bases-loaded walk. 3-3 Game.
By Jonathan on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
Jordan Schafer with a solo home run in the top of the 7th. Tigers tie it up in the bottom of the inning. 4-4 Game.
By Jonathan on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
Tigers win it in the bottom of the 8th, 5-4.
By Brent on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
Schafer looked good today. He hit the homer, forced an error by running out a grounder, stole a base, and made a couple of really nice plays in the outfield.
Brooks Conrad hit one a mile foul… impressive nonetheless.
Francoeur went hitless in 4 AB.
By Larry on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
I know Frenchy was 0-4 but was his swing better? Did he chase or was he patient?
By Brent on Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
He's still swinging at the first pitch but he did look a bit better today. Got his first hit after an 0-6 start.