I had prior commitments to attend a Beer fest tonight... normally not a big deal, I love my Beer fests.... But it is the playoffs and the Tigers are playing. It was a beautiful night the bands were great, the beer was great. They had a TV with the game on but I had it recording at home so I was going to see it no matter what. What I did see was making me wonder though. When Verlander was pitching it seemed he knew it was a strike, the batter knew it was a strike, Fox tract knew it was a strike, even the guy's on base knew it was a a strike. The only one that didn't know was the umpire Welke. I alway's reserve judgement till I can actually pay more attention. Now that I've been able to catch up and see the game I wonder how much of the game was dictated by Welke. During a long season it is not a big deal, but these are the playoff's. This rain delay is going to change thing's even more. But it is still early so I hope they can get the game in. I guess in Texas they like the rain after that dry summer, but hate that it happened in the ALCS