Angels 9, Tigers 8 (10 innings)

Tigers were down all game, then a furious rally capped by a Magglio Ordonez home run put the Tigers in the lead in the ninth inning.

Then Todd Jones gave up the game-tying run on a wild pitch, allowed the first man to reach on a bad throw, and just blew the game.

Sure, Bonderman gave up 7 runs. That happens. It's different than a closer who steps in and needs to get three outs to lock down the win.

I'm sick of this crap. I know it's only April, but when we're looking at the divisional race in September, these are the games that'll count. They're not throwaways.

4/23: Tigers 9, Angels 5

It looks like that day off may have helped Sheffield tremendously. After going 7/59 in a seemingly never-ending slump, Gary went 2 for 4 and drew another walk yesterday. His average is up to .143 which is still pretty bad, but he has his confidence back. The new goal for Gary is simple - get up to .200 over the next 10 games. Assuming 4 at bats a game (which is a stretch with all of the walks he gets), he will need 12 hits to bring his average above the Mendoza line.

Perhaps Sheffield and Durbin should raise the stakes a bit on who will meet their goal first. Sub 10 ERA or .200 batting average - some lofty goals indeed!