The Tigers likely savored the off day after all the doubleheaders. Let’s look ahead 10 years to a markedly different brand of Tigers baseball played in 1994. 😬
Aug. 9, 1994: Tigers 10 – Brewers 4
W: Sean Bergman (2-1) – L: Cal Eldred (11-11) | Boxscore
Record: 52-61 — Fifth place; 19 games behind the Yankees
Highlights
- As seems appropriate for this team, Cecil Fielder provided 60% of the Tigers’ runs despite one for three night: a grand slam and two sac-fly RBI.
- Alan Trammell and Mickey Tettleton also homered, and Lou Whitaker had four hits — all singles.
- Plus, doubles from Junior Félix (!) and Kirk Gibson.
- After this game, the last-place Tigers had two more before the player’s strike.
Miscellany
- Venue: Tiger Stadium
- Umpires: HP – John Hirschbeck, 1B – Ted Barrett, 2B – Rich Garcia, 3B – Larry Young
- Time of Game: 3:05
- Attendance: 15,874
- Field Condition: Dry
- Start Time Weather: 61° F, Wind 5 mph from Left to Right, Night, No Precipitation.
Birthdays
Steven Moya, Dusty Allen, Troy Percival, Bob Scanlan, John Moses, Kevin Saucier, and the late Bill Campbell, Jerry Moses, Milt Bolling, Ralph Houk and Sam Vico.
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 495 9/9 — Rarity: 32
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See you tomorrow.
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