- Commissioner’s statement on Ventura, Marte
- Ronnie O’Sullivan: Masters champion ‘felt so vulnerable’ in final
- Arron Fletcher Wins 2017 WSOP International Circuit Marrakech Main Event ($140,224)
- Smith challenges Warner to go big in India
- Moncada No. 1 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Braves land 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Kingery makes MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- New Zealand wrap up 2-0 after Bangladesh implosion
- Mathews, Pradeep, Gunathilaka to return to Sri Lanka
- Elliott hopes for rain for Poli
Anibal collects K’s, much-needed confidence
- Updated: July 20, 2016
DETROIT — Sometimes this year, the only way Anibal Sanchez seemed likely to get another ovation at Comerica Park would be on his way off the Tigers. So a reception like the one he received Tuesday felt surreal, if not for the pitching that preceded it.
As Sanchez walked off the mound in the seventh inning, much of the crowd of 32,030 rose to its feet and cheered him — not his exit, but him. It was mainly for his six-plus innings with one run allowed at that point, but there was also some appreciation for the work he had to put in to get there.
“I think they appreciate the fact that he’s not happy with how things have gone, and that tonight was a good night for him,” manager Brad Ausmus said.
Sanchez ended up with another loss, this one a 6-2 defeat to the Twins that dropped his record to 5-11. He took more than a quality start as a consolation. With 10 strikeouts over six-plus innings, he received a desperately needed confidence boost.
“Always the fans here are really good,” Sanchez said. “They support us as a team. They’re always there for us, and sometimes they deserve more than what we can do, especially myself.
“I’m turning around everything. I just want to continue …
continue reading in source mlb.mlb.com
