W: Dennis Rasmussen (9-6) – L: Randy O’Neal (2-1) | Boxscore
Record: 104-58 — 15 games up on Toronto
Highlights
- O’Neal started and lasted only three and two-thirds, getting knocked around for nine hits, four walks and seven runs.
- Bárbaro Garbey, Chet Lemon and Doug Baker each had two hits.
- Doug Bair, Aurelio López, Bill Scherrer and Willie Hernández each pitched an inning of post-season tune up. Sid Monge made his final big-league appearance: one inning, two runs, two hits and a walk.
Miscellany
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
- Umpires: HP – Al Clark, 1B – Mike Reilly, 2B – Don Denkinger, 3B – Rich Garcia
- Time of Game: 2:35
- Attendance: 30,602
Birthdays
Travis Demeritte, Danny Worth, Carlos Guillen, John DeSilva, Scott Lusader, Dan Gonzales and the late Jose Lima, Johnny Podres and Ben Taylor
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 547 9/9 — Rarity: 74
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See you tomorrow.
Of all the scenarios facing the Tigers for the final weekend, one was the most cut and dried: sweep the Blue Jays, win the division.
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