W: Dennis Martínez (6-7) – L: Roger Mason (0-1) | Boxscore
Record: 93-53 — 101/2 games up on Toronto
Magic Number: 7
Highlights
- Dennis Martínez neutralized the Tigers’ offense, tossing a complete-game six-hitter, with six strikeouts and no walks.
- This one featured three newcomers on the mound: starter Mason, who allowed all three runs in four innings of work. He allowed six hits, walked two and struck out three. Randy O’Neal and Bill Scherrer combined for four innings of one-hit relief apiece.
- Lance Parrish had two hits, and the Tigers scored their only run on a wild pitch.
Miscellany
- Venue: Memorial Stadium
- Umpires: HP – Al Clark, 1B – Tim McClelland, 2B – Don Denkinger, 3B – Rich Garcia
- Time of Game: 2:33
- Attendance: 24,561
Birthdays
José Ureña, Masao Kida, Scotti Madison, Mickey Lolich and the late George Freese, Charlie Keller, Ole Olsen and Pepper Peploski
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 529: 9/9 — Rarity: 43
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