Tonight we’re all excited about the tiebreaker game.  My eyes will focus on one key guy, rookie hurler Rick Porcello.

The Tigers season falls on the 20-year-old shoulders and right arm of Porcello.  Here’s a 20-year-old kid from New Jersey, who pitched in A ball last year, going up against the noise of the Dome, the Homer Hankies, 50,000 deafening and hostile fans, the turf, and a scorching line up. 
The game will be won and lost right there. 

The Twins have the mojo, and are in a great position going up against a Tigers team they always seem to handle in the Metrodome. 

Pitching in a playoff atmosphere inside the Metrodome is an intense challenge for any opposing pitcher to face, so if Porcello pitches into the 7th, the Tigers will win. 

Being no stranger to pitching these do-or-die games, I can say they’re the most compelling, do-all end-all this sport has to offer.  It’s going to be the complete Game 7 experience tonight.  A moment to be enjoyed by all who watch, and all who play. 

Players who love and cherish the moment thrive and have a good game.  Those who don’t will have all winter to think about it. – Al Leiter