Aug. 25, 1984: Tigers 5 – Angels 1

W: Jack Morris (17-8) – L: Bruce Kison (3-3) | Boxscore

Record: 85-45 — 12 games up on Toronto

Highlights

• Morris pitched eight innings and allowed nine hits and five walks. He allowed to singles in the ninth and Sparky brought in Willie Hernández.

• Willie got Juan Beníquez to ground into a double play, then struck out Gary Pettis to end the game.

• Ruppert Jones drove hit a three-run homer, Darrell Evans had a solo shot and Lou Whitaker had three hits.

Miscellany

• Venue: Anaheim Stadium
• Umpires: HP – Joe Brinkman, 1B – Nick Bremigan, 2B – Vic Voltaggio, 3B – Larry McCoy
• Time of Game: 2:40
• Attendance: 51,203

Birthdays

Justin Upton, and Detroit Wolverines outfielder and shortstop Frank Jones

Today’s Grid

⚾️ Immaculate Grid 512 9/9 – Rarity: 7

See you tomorrow.