W: Milt Wilcox (10-6) – L: Steve Farr (1-7) | Boxscore
Record: 68-29 — 11.5 games up on Toronto

Highlights
- Doug Baker had a career day, going 4 for 5 with two runs scored, and Milt allowed six hits across 62/3 innings — plus four unearned runs.
- The Tigers, who had an 8-1 lead in the seventh, had 15 hits, three by Lou Whitaker, and two apiece by Larry Herndon and Kirk Gibson.
- Lou, Gibby and Dave Bergman all homered.
- Detroit won their sixth straight and 11th of their last 12.
Miscellany
- Venue: Cleveland Stadium
- Umpires: HP – Ted Hendry, 1B – Drew Coble, 2B – Jim Evans, 3B – Greg Kosc
- Time of Game: 3:21
- Attendance: 15,578
Birthdays
Jason Smith, Joe Oliver and Jeff Kaiser
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 479 9/9 — Rarity: 23
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See you tomorrow.

