- The Tigers lack of power has been alarming. That home run by Victor Martinez is the type of thing that can turn around offensive slumps. It was beyond clutch for a club that has been struggling so much to slug the baseball.
- This is Rick Porcello at his very best. The Rays can't help but hit on the top of the baseball. He's been brilliant so far.
- Ian Kinsler isn't pounding the ball, but he is putting it in play. Huge hit tonight after a couple key bloopers last night. The Tiger  can't say they aren't falling for them, because they are. The times when they really sting the ball are few and far between, however.


My column. Tigers should understand fan noise, avoid blame game: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140820/pat-caputo-detroit-tigers-should-understand-fan-noise-avoid-the-blame-game