Sunday, October 14 2012 8:09 AM EDT2012-10-14 12:09:29 GMT
This photo says it all. Tigers' pitcher Max Scherzer takes a victory swig of champagne.
It wasn't easy. It took five games, but the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland A's 6-0 to win an American League Divisional playoff series three games to two.This may give the team a chance to finally sigh
It wasn't easy. It took five games, but the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland A's 6-0 to win an American League Divisional playoff series three games to two.This may give the team a chance to finally sigh
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (MyFox Detroit) -
The Tigers received claps and cheers as they got off the plane this morning.
Many, cheering for Justin Verlander's performance on the mound.
Al Avilla, Alex's father, says, "We had a good gut feeling that he was going to give us a great and it was probably one of the best games we've ever seen him pitch. He just did an outstanding job. He really came through for us."
Fans are also in awe of his performance.
Ash Parekh shares, "I was up all night long watching him. And every pitch he was making I was saying, ‘Oh my God,' what a great performance he had. And 22 strikeouts? That's a record. I couldn't believe it. Unbelievable. They're going to go all the way I think."
The Tigers landed shortly before 8AM, racking up a long morning after an even longer night. Despite a lack of sleep, former Tigers' great Al Kaline is confident they'll come through.
"The teams come together right at the right time. We've got great pitching, and looks like maybe our hitting is coming around. So things are looking really good right now," he told us.
Tigers reliever, Joaquin Benoit, says he feels the lack of sleep but is happy to be moving onto the next round.
As Tigers General Manager explains, "There are four teams left after tonight. And so we'll be in a position that we've got a one in four chance of making it to the World Series and win that world championship."
Friday, December 7 2012 9:43 AM EST2012-12-07 14:43:41 GMT
Viewers have been waking up to Al Allen for nearly 30 years here at WJBK. On Friday, Al will call it quits, retiring after 40-plus years in the news business.
Viewers have been waking up to Al Allen for nearly 30 years here at WJBK. On Friday, Al will call it quits, retiring after 40-plus years in the news business.
Monday, November 26 2012 6:30 PM EST2012-11-26 23:30:54 GMT
A building that used to house a flea market in southwest Detroit is now an empty shell after a fire gutted the place Monday morning. It's not clear yet how that fire started.
A building that used to house a flea market in southwest Detroit is now an empty shell after a fire gutted the place Monday morning. It's not clear yet how that fire started.
Wednesday, November 21 2012 11:10 AM EST2012-11-21 16:10:45 GMT
Travelers are crossing Michigan to their holiday travel destinations. AAA Michigan estimates that more than 1.3 million state residents will travel 50 miles or more during this year's Thanksgiving period.
Travelers are crossing Michigan to their holiday travel destinations. AAA Michigan estimates that more than 1.3 million state residents will travel 50 miles or more during this year's Thanksgiving period.
Tuesday, November 20 2012 11:34 AM EST2012-11-20 16:34:58 GMT
On the eve of one of the busiest times for holiday travel the Transportation Security Administration is helping to remind passengers about the latest security measures now in place.
On the eve of one of the busiest times for holiday travel the Transportation Security Administration is helping to remind passengers about the latest security measures now in place.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:30:30 GMT
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:22 GMT
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:48:50 GMT
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction two months ago on corruption charges.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.