Sept. 4, 1984: Orioles 4 – Tigers 1

W: Mike Boddicker (17-9) – L: Dave Rozema (7-6) – S: Sammy Stewart (11) | Boxscore

Record: 88-51 — 7.5 games up on Toronto

Highlights

• The Tigers had no answer for Orioles starter Mike Boddicker, though he gave them plenty of opportunity: six hits and six walks. He also struck out six.

• Sparky had zero patience for Rozema, pulling him after facing just four batters in the first, giving up two runs and getting one out. Bill Scherrer got the Tigers out of the inning.

• Then, righty Roger Mason made his major-league debut, pitching the final eight innings allowing two runs on five hits, while striking out six.

• Detroit cut the 2-0 deficit in half when Nelson Simmons — making his major-league debut — singled home Johnny Grubb for the Tigers’ only run.

Miscellany

• Venue: Tiger Stadium
• Umpires: HP – Nick Bremigan, 1B – Vic Voltaggio, 2B – Larry McCoy, 3B – Joe Brinkman
• Time of Game: 2:41
• Attendance: 27,767

Birthdays

Doyle Alexander, Paul Jata and the late Red Corriden and John Terry

Today’s Grid

⚾️ Immaculate Grid 521 9/9 — Rarity: 32

See you tomorrow.