The Tigers had a Monday off day at home before the Indians came to town for a three-game set. Let’s look back on a game played on this date 45 years ago …
July 30, 1979: Tigers 6 – Rangers 4
W: John Hiller (4-7) – L: Danny Darwin (2-2) – S: Aurelio López (9) | Boxscore
Record: 53-49 — 5th place, 16 games behind Baltimore
Highlights
- Jack Morris started and went six innings, allowing eight hits and two runs. He departed with a 4-0 lead.
- John Wockenfuss homered and Aurelio Rodríguez had three hits.
- John Hiller blew a save opportunity but the Tigers scored a run in the eighth and again in the ninth to secure the win.
Miscellany
- Venue: Arlington Stadium
- Umpires: HP – Bill Deegan, 1B – Greg Kosc, 2B – George Maloney, 3B – Dan Morrison
- Time of Game: 2:40
- Attendance: 14,297
Birthdays
Scott Fletcher, Mickey Mahler, and the late Gus Triandos and Joe Coleman, Sr.
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 485 9/9 — Rarity: 58
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See you tomorrow.
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