W: Juan Berenguer (8-9) – L: Mike Flanagan (11-12) – S: Willie Hernández (28) | Boxscore
Record: 89-51 — 8.5 games up on Toronto
Magic Number: 15
Highlights
- Berenguer was the story of this one. The Tigers gave him a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first, and he made it hold up. He pitched 71/3 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and striking out seven. Willie took it the rest of the way, giving up just one hit.
- On the other side, Flanagan was terrific. He gave up six hits, all singles except for Alan Trammell‘s double. Cal Ripken, Jr. made two errors, including a bad throw that allowed Tram to score on a Bárbaro Garbey single.
- The Tigers have an off day before traveling to Toronto for a weekend showdown.
Miscellany
- Venue: Tiger Stadium
- Umpires: HP – Vic Voltaggio, 1B – Larry McCoy, 2B – Joe Brinkman, 3B – Nick Bremigan
- Time of Game: 2:30
- Attendance: 34,065
Birthdays
Rob Richie and the late Wayne Belardi, Gene Bearden, Bob Maier, Merv Shea and Pete LePine
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 522 9/9 – Rarity: 20
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