Last weekend, the Tigers lost 2 of 3 to the Red Sox and cost me 20 bucks in my bet with The Other Senator. Then, they flew out west and lost their first game against Oakland to fall a season-high 10 games below .500. Not good.

But 3 big wins against playoff caliber teams later, and the things are looking up again in Tigertown. Plus, after just scoring 3 runs in the fourth inning, they're in the driver seat again tonight against the Angels.

I've said it before, this team can finish the season at .500. That would set a record for biggest single-season improvement. But it's a heck of a challenge. Every time this team has approached even level, they've faltered in getting over the hump. Now is the time to buckle down and start winning some series. Let's go Tigers.