Monday, October 29 2012 6:24 AM EDT2012-10-29 10:24:42 GMT
They entered the World Series a collection of stars rivaling any team in baseball. Then one by one, Justin Verlander, Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera fell short in the season's final test.
They entered the World Series a collection of stars rivaling any team in baseball. Then one by one, Justin Verlander, Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera fell short in the season's final test.
Friday, October 26 2012 10:15 PM EDT2012-10-27 02:15:19 GMT
Fox 2's Jay Towers sits in the dug out as field crews paint the World Series logo onto the grass at Comerica Park.How cool is that?Plus -- Jason Carr gets to sample the new cuisine they're laying out just
Fox 2's Jay Towers sits in the dug out as field crews paint the World Series logo onto the grass at Comerica Park.How cool is that?Plus -- Jason Carr gets to sample the new cuisine they're laying out just
Friday, October 26 2012 7:23 PM EDT2012-10-26 23:23:51 GMT
Detroit Mayor Bing and interim Police Chief Chester Logan promise that security around Comerica Park will be well organized during the World Series.The Feds will do their part too says Barbara McQuade
Detroit Mayor Bing and interim Police Chief Chester Logan promise that security around Comerica Park will be well organized during the World Series.The Feds will do their part too says Barbara McQuade
Friday, October 26 2012 6:25 AM EDT2012-10-26 10:25:58 GMT
Madison Bumgarner shut down the Detroit Tigers for seven innings, then the Giants took advantage of a bunt that stayed fair to eke out the go-ahead run in a 2-0 win Thursday night for a 2-0 edge in the World Series.
Madison Bumgarner shut down the Detroit Tigers for seven innings, then the Giants took advantage of a bunt that stayed fair to eke out the go-ahead run in a 2-0 win Thursday night for a 2-0 edge in the World Series.
Thursday, October 25 2012 7:12 AM EDT2012-10-25 11:12:31 GMT
With the Tigers in the World Series, the most popular folks in this town are not the relatives of Justin Verlander. They are the lobbyists who have all sorts of connections.
With the Tigers in the World Series, the most popular folks in this town are not the relatives of Justin Verlander. They are the lobbyists who have all sorts of connections.
Thursday, October 25 2012 6:18 AM EDT2012-10-25 10:18:34 GMT
Justin Verlander allowed two home runs to Pablo Sandoval, and an RBI to fellow pitcher Barry Zito, as he struggled through four innings in Detroit's 8-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of the World Series.
Justin Verlander allowed two home runs to Pablo Sandoval, and an RBI to fellow pitcher Barry Zito, as he struggled through four innings in Detroit's 8-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of the World Series.
Wednesday, October 24 2012 9:57 AM EDT2012-10-24 13:57:26 GMT
FOX 2 viewers alerted us to an online video parody they say is firing them up in time for the World Series.
FOX 2 viewers alerted us to an online video parody they say is firing them up in time for the World Series.
Miguel Cabrera hit a wild-blown, two-run homer off Matt Cain in the third inning, and the Detroit Tigers took their first lead of the World Series when they moved ahead of the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Sunday in Game 4 as they tried to avoid elimination.
But that lead was short-lived.
The Giants went on to win the World Series 4-3 in a 10 inning game at Comerica Park. It's the Giants' second championship in three seasons.
Postseason hero Marco Scutaro delivered the championship-winning hit, singling home Ryan Theriot with two outs in the top of the 10th inning.
The loss capped a stunning downfall for the Tigers, who came into the series having swept the New York Yankees and with time to set up their pitching rotation. But it was the Giants pitchers who dominated, holding the Tigers to only three runs in the series' first three games entering Sunday night. Detroit scored 19 runs in the four games against New York.
It 's also the third consecutive World Series win for the National League, and fourth in the last five seasons.
In the first three games of the series, the Giants jumped out in front and the Tigers never recovered — or ever held a lead. On Sunday night, the Giants once again got on the board first, as Hunter Pence hit a ground-rule double to left one out in the second and Brandon Belt followed him with a drive off the top of the wall down the right-field line to score Pence and give starter Matt Cain some an early lead.
But unlike in Games 1-3, the Tigers responded. With Austin Jackson on second and two out in the bottom of the third, AL Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera homered to right off of Cain, giving Detroit its first lead of the series at 2-1.
The Giants retook the lead at 3-2 when Buster Posey hit a two-run homer with one out in the sixth. But again, the Tigers responded, Delmon Young tying the game with a solo shot off Cain in the bottom of the inning
Santiago Casilla got the final out of the ninth for the win, and Sergio Romo struck out the side in the 10th for his third save, freezing Cabrera with a called third strike to end it. The Giants ran out of the dugout and bullpen to celebrate between the mound and second base.
Of the 24 teams to take 3-0 Series leads, 21 swept and three won in five games.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:39:46 GMT
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:53:47 GMT
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:38:56 GMT
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
