Yeah, losing tonight sucked. The offense finally showed some life, but no fewer than 3 screwy plays in the field gave the Cards the opening they needed to push through the winning runs.

But let me go through a couple of things. First, we've been here before. In 1968, the Tigers played the Cardinals in the World Series. After 4 games, the Tigers trailed 3-1. Tigers in 7.

Second, it's not like the Tigers are going to give up. We lost ONE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN GAMES in 2003 - a modern record - just 3 years ago. We didn't give up then. Playing in 4 World Series games - win or lose - had made for a pretty incredible week. We're not about to get all depressed and terrified.

Third, Verlander has had an extra day of rest. The last time that happened, he came out blazing at 100 mph. If we can win just the next game, that gets us back to Kenny Rogers pitching at Comerica. You gotta love that idea. And heck, if we can make it to Game 7, anything can happen. Anything.

Fourth, stranger things have happened.

Fifth, the bats picked up tonight. They're only going to get better and better.

I KNOW WE CAN WIN THIS. But it won't be easy. Gotta go out there, score some runs, make no mistakes, and win three more games.

Go get 'em Tigers!