The Thursday Fungo: May 23

May 23, 1984: Tigers 4 – Angels 2

W: Dan Petry (7-1) – L: Frank LaCorte (0-2) – Save: Willie Hernández (7) | Boxscore

Record: 34-5

Highlights

• Petry pitched a seven-inning gem in his hometown, allowing five hits and striking out five, surrendering only a Doug DeCinces two-run homer in the fourth.

• Lance Parrish hit a two-run shot of his own. He, Alan Trammell, Chet Lemon and Marty Castillo each had a pair of hits.

• Hernandez pitched two flawless innings of relief.

Miscellany

• Venue: Anaheim Stadium
• Umpires: HP – Bill Kunkel, 1B – Terry Cooney, 2B – Richard Shulock, 3B – Derryl Cousins
• Time of Game: 2:39
• Attendance: 41,205

Birthdays

Jordan Zimmermann and the late Charlie Sullivan and Frosty Thomas 

Today’s Grid

⚾️ Immaculate Grid 417 9/9: Rarity: 30

See you tomorrow.