October 25, 2012

Playoff Prospectus

World Series Game Two Preview: Tigers at Giants

by R.J. Anderson

No matter how Game One turns out in any series, Game Two is always described as pivotal. This Game Two figures to be no different. The Tigers need to win, especially after seeing their ace Justin Verlander fall in what appeared to be a decidedly lopsided battle. If Detroit loses Game Two, expect to start hearing about how Game Three is of the “must-win” variety.

Tigers (Doug Fister) vs. Giants (Madison Bumgarner) – 8:00 p.m. ET

Projected Starting Lineups

Tigers vs. Bumgarner (L)

Giants vs. Fister (R)

Austin Jackson, CF (R)

The rest of this article is restricted to Baseball Prospectus Subscribers. Not a subscriber? Click here for more information on Baseball Prospectus subscriptions or use the buttons to the right to subscribe and get access to the best baseball content on the web. Cancel anytime. That's a 33% savings over the monthly price! That's a 33% savings over the monthly price! Already a subscriber? Click here and use the blue login bar to log in. 3 comments have been left for this article. BP Comment Quick Links code of conduct apbadogs (9256) As much as many Tiger fans want to believe the end is near...they win tonight and get a road split, go home for 3 (think they'll take 2) and we go back to SF ahead 3-2. Book it. Oct 25, 2012 11:32 AM link rating: 1   NYYanks826 (37443) If you find yourself up 3-2 on the 2012 Giants, then they might as well start putting up the plastic in the Giants' locker room for the inevitable celebration after completing the comeback in game 7. Oct 25, 2012 12:50 PM link rating: 1   DetroitDale (31270) I won't claim to speak for all Tigers fans, but most that I know, myself included don't "want" to believe the end is near, we simply fear that's the case, not just because of the loss, but how devastating it was. I agree with Apbadadogs that if they get the road split they're still alive, but on the other hand, if they don't win this game and stem the momentum, they get swept. Oct 25, 2012 14:00 PM link rating: 0   Sorry, fantasy subscribers cannot comment on exclusive premium content. << Previous Article On the Beat: Rising to... (10/25) << Previous Column Playoff Prospectus: Wo... (10/24) Next Column >> Playoff Prospectus: Wo... (10/25) Next Article >> Playoff Prospectus: Wo... (10/25) RECENTLY AT BASEBALL PROSPECTUS Scouting the Draft: Corner Outfielders to Kn... Daily Hit List: Tuesday, May 21 Punk Hits: Eyes on the Prize Baseball ProGUESTus: Dollar Sign on the Glis... Skewed Left: The Shift's PR Problem What You Need to Know: Corb Your Enthusiasm Overthinking It: The Pitches No Zone Can Con... MORE FROM OCTOBER 25, 2012 Playoff Prospectus: World Series Game One Re... On the Beat: Rising to Giant Occasions Youth Movement: Instructional League Report ... Prospect Profile: Dan Straily In A Pickle: Sweep Out The Ashes in the Morn... Transaction Analysis: One and Done for Ozzie... MORE BY R.J. ANDERSON 2012-11-01 - Transaction Analysis: The League of Extraord... 2012-10-30 - Painting the Black: Evaluating the Non-Tende... 2012-10-29 - Transaction Analysis: The Wire 2012-10-25 - Playoff Prospectus: World Series Game Two Pr... 2012-10-25 - Transaction Analysis: One and Done for Ozzie... 2012-10-24 - Painting the Black: Opposite Day 2012-10-22 - Transaction Analysis: Offseason in October More... MORE PLAYOFF PROSPECTUS 2012-10-27 - Playoff Prospectus: World Series Game Three ... 2012-10-26 - Playoff Prospectus: World Series Game Two Re... 2012-10-25 - Playoff Prospectus: World Series Game One Re... 2012-10-25 - Playoff Prospectus: World Series Game Two Pr... 2012-10-24 - Playoff Prospectus: World Series Preview: Ti... 2012-10-24 - Playoff Prospectus: World Series Game One Pr... 2012-10-23 - Playoff Prospectus: NLCS Recap: Giants Win T... More... Baseball Prospectus Home  |  Terms of Service  |  Privacy Policy  |  Customer Service  |  Newsletter  |  Masthead  |  Glossary  |  Contact Us Copyright © 1996-2013 Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC.            Surprise Me!