W: Juan Berenguer (6-8) – L: Dave Geisel (0-1) – S: Willie Hernández (26) | Boxscore
Record: 81-43 — 11 games up on Toronto
Highlights
- Juan Berenguer dominated: 81/3 innings, three hits, 12 strikeouts.
- The Tigers had just five hits and Kirk Gibson had the big one: a three-run homer in the sixth off Mariners’ starter Geisel. Marty Castillo and Lance Parrish both doubled.
- “Juan Berenguer pitched the game of his career. It certainly was the best game we’ve pitched in the last two months.” — Sparky, “Bless You Boys”
Miscellany
- Venue: Tiger Stadium
- Umpires: HP – John Hirschbeck, 1B – Dave Phillips, 2B – Steve Palermo, 3B – Rick Reed
- Time of Game: 2:41
- Attendance: 36,719
Birthdays
Justin Wilson, Bobby Higginson, Bob James, Bob Humphreys and the late Bob Kennedy
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 504 7/9 — Rarity: 260
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