The New York Yankees are furious about their tie this afternoon. The commissioner's office tried to slip in a couple of games ahead of the storm, which George Steinbrenner said showed "terrible judgment and overall stupidity." It wasn't quite as bad in Philadelphia, though the wind helped Jim Thome's game-winner.
It looks like the Jays may play a 159-game season. They shouldn't even be required to go to Baltimore, and those games are meaningless in the standings. Tonight in Detroit, Josh Towers looks to continue his success as a starter (4-1, 2.83) and earn a place in the 2004 rotation. The 26-year-old Californian shut out the Tigers 10 days ago on four hits in seven innings, following that up with sweet revenge on the Orioles, allowing two runs in 7.2 IP while striking out nine. If Towers stays aggressive, I like his chances to complete the sweep. There's a lot of talk about losing in Detroit. Mike Maroth, roughed up badly in Toronto, tries to avoid #21, and the Tigers have #114 in their minds.
Eric Hinske is batting second against a lefty. He's earned it. I thought Chris Woodward might start, but he's a spectator again; Bordick's glove is important with Berg (now part of a platoon) at second.
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