W: Jim Clancy (12-14) L: Jack Morris (17-11) S: Jimmy Key (9) | Boxscore
Record: 93-54 — 10 games up on Toronto
Magic Number: 6
Highlights
- Morris appeared to be limping toward the postseason. In this one he made it through six innings and allowed seven hits, three of them homers: two by Willie Aikens and one from Roseville’s own Ernie Whitt.
- Clancy kept the Tigers in check, giving up four hits. Jimmy Key got the quintessential 1980s four-inning save.
- Lou Whitaker had two hits.
Miscellany
- Venue: Tiger Stadium
- Umpires: HP – Larry Young, 1B – Derryl Cousins, 2B – Richard Shulock, 3B – Terry Cooney
- Time of Game: 2:51
- Attendance: 46,040
Birthdays
Andrew Vasquez, Derek Law, Delmon Young, George Lombard, Jerry Don Gleaton and the late Icehouse Wilson.
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 531: 6/9 — Rarity: 321
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See you tomorrow.

