The Sunday Fungo: April 14

Game 9: April 14, 1984 — Off Day in Boston

Rained out. It was a scheduled off day in Boston, odd for a Saturday, but it was there in case of a Fenway Park rainout on the Red Sox’s Opening Day.

But, the next two games were washed out and added to a brutal August return to Boston.

The Tigers won’t play again until April 18. The final two games in Boston were washed out, and the first game of the next series, against the Royals in Detroit, was postponed.

On WJR: Tigers vs. Rangers, April 22, 1978

Enjoy this classic broadcast of a young Jack Morris and a less-young Doyle Alexander. If you’re into spoilers, here’s the boxscore.

Birthdays

Brad Ausmus, Kyle Farnsworth, Gregg Zaun, Steve Avery and the late … wait for it … Ben Tincup

Today’s Grid

⚾️ Immaculate Grid 378 9/9 – Rarity: 29

See you tomorrow.

Author: Mike McClary

Upbeat guy.