Arlington, TEX (Wed., Aug. 27, 1975) - If it wasn't for the Minnesota Twins, the Tigers would be in even more dire shape than they are now.
Fergie Jenkins spun a complete-game, five-hit shutout as the Texas Rangers beat Detroit, 7-0 on Wednesday night.
The loss made the Tigers (51-80) 4-16 in their past 20 games, and all four wins came at the expense of the Twins. Detroit hasn't beaten a team that's not the Twins since August 6.
Detroit finished its road trip 3-9, and every series was a three-game sweep: at the hands of California, Oakland and Texas; and a sweep of the Twins.
The Rangers broke Wednesday's game open with a six-run fourth inning.
Texas got six hits , two walks and a wild pitch in chasing starter Lerrin LaGrow (7-16) before he retired a batter in the fourth. The first six Rangers hitters reached base before manager Ralph Houk brought out the hook.
Mike Cubbage had three RBI for the Rangers, who swept the Tigers in three games in Detroit two weeks ago.
Jenkins scattered five hits, including two, two-out doubles.
Tom Walker pitched four scoreless innings of relief, keeping the score somewhat respectable.
The Tigers return home to face the California Angels this weekend.
The Major Said: "Jenkins, like (Gaylord) Perry last night, got into a groove and when veteran guys like that get rolling, look out. We didn't hit too many balls very hard. I was very impressed."
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Texas 001 600 00x 7-10-1
WP: Jenkins
LP: LaGrow (7-16)
Tigers record: 51-80 (actual 51-80)
Home: 24-41
Away: 27-39
Last 10: 3-7
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Game 130: 4-Run Second Inning Spurs Rangers, 5-2
Arlington, TX (Tue., Aug. 26, 1975) - Tom Grieve's three-run homer highlighted a four-run second inning, and the Texas Rangers cruised to a 5-2 win over the Tigers Tuesday night at Arlington Stadium.
Dan Meyer continued his hot hitting with a solo homer (9) in the first inning, staking Detroit to a 1-0 lead.
But the Rangers scored a run of their own in the bottom of the first before exploding the next inning to take a 5-1 lead.
Texas didn't score the rest of the night, but it didn't need to behind the pitching of Gaylord Perry, who went all nine innings for the win.
Lenny Randle had two triples (in the first and second innings), scored a run and had an RBI for Texas.
The Tigers (51-79) have lost the first two games of this series and are 3-8 on this road trip, which has one game remaining.
Vern Ruhle (8-11) took the loss for Detroit. Rookie Ike Brookens, recalled from Toledo yesterday after the team waived Bob Reynolds, pitched a scoreless inning and has an ERA of 0.69 in 13 innings with the Tigers this season.
The Major Said: "We had a good start but with a veteran like Perry, you can't let him get into a groove and that's exactly what happened tonight."
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Texas 140 000 00x 5-7-0
HR: Meyer (DET, 9); Grieve (TEX)
WP: Perry
LP: Ruhle (8-11)
Tigers record: 51-79 (actual 51-79)
Home: 24-41
Away: 27-38
Last 10: 3-7
Dan Meyer continued his hot hitting with a solo homer (9) in the first inning, staking Detroit to a 1-0 lead.
But the Rangers scored a run of their own in the bottom of the first before exploding the next inning to take a 5-1 lead.
Texas didn't score the rest of the night, but it didn't need to behind the pitching of Gaylord Perry, who went all nine innings for the win.
Lenny Randle had two triples (in the first and second innings), scored a run and had an RBI for Texas.
The Tigers (51-79) have lost the first two games of this series and are 3-8 on this road trip, which has one game remaining.
Vern Ruhle (8-11) took the loss for Detroit. Rookie Ike Brookens, recalled from Toledo yesterday after the team waived Bob Reynolds, pitched a scoreless inning and has an ERA of 0.69 in 13 innings with the Tigers this season.
The Major Said: "We had a good start but with a veteran like Perry, you can't let him get into a groove and that's exactly what happened tonight."
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Texas 140 000 00x 5-7-0
HR: Meyer (DET, 9); Grieve (TEX)
WP: Perry
LP: Ruhle (8-11)
Tigers record: 51-79 (actual 51-79)
Home: 24-41
Away: 27-38
Last 10: 3-7
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Game 129: Tigers Get 10 Hits, But Lose, 2-1
Arlington, TX (Mon., Aug. 25, 1975) - The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers each scored in just one inning, but the Rangers put up two runs, the Tigers one, and Texas won, 2-1, at Arlington Stadium Monday night.
The Rangers scored twice in the first inning on three singles and a force out, while the Tigers pushed across a run in the eighth when hot-hitting Dan Meyer doubled, plating Gary Sutherland.
In between, Tigers starter Ray Bare (4-8) and Texas lefty Jim Umbarger dueled. Umbarger was relieved by Steve Foucault, who picked up the save after taking over following Meyer's hit.
The Tigers (51-78) got a lead-off single from Aurelio Rodriguez in the ninth, but he was erased when Leon Roberts bounced into a double play. Undaunted, Ben Oglivie stroked a single before Foucault got pinch-hitter Gates Brown to ground into a 6-4 force out, ending the game.
The loss ended Detroit's modest three-game winning streak.
Meyer had two doubles, making him 7-for-16 in his last four games.
After the game, the Tigers placed right-handed reliever Bob Reynolds, who pitched a scoreless eighth inning, on waivers and recalled rookie righty Ike Brookens from Toledo. Reynolds, 28, struggled since being acquired from Baltimore in late-May, posting a 5.94 ERA in 36.1 innings and giving up six home runs.
Brookens, 26, will be making his second tour of duty with the Tigers this season. He has pitched 12 innings for Detroit in 1975, yielding just one earned run.
The Major Said: "You get 10 hits, you should score more than one run. That's all I have to say, really. Ray (Bare) pitched his butt off. Umbarger was just a little better, I suppose."
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Texas 200 000 00x 2-9-0
WP: Umbarger
SV: Foucault
LP: Bare (4-8)
Tigers record: 51-78 (actual 51-78)
Home: 24-41
Away: 27-37
Last 10: 3-7
The Rangers scored twice in the first inning on three singles and a force out, while the Tigers pushed across a run in the eighth when hot-hitting Dan Meyer doubled, plating Gary Sutherland.
In between, Tigers starter Ray Bare (4-8) and Texas lefty Jim Umbarger dueled. Umbarger was relieved by Steve Foucault, who picked up the save after taking over following Meyer's hit.
The Tigers (51-78) got a lead-off single from Aurelio Rodriguez in the ninth, but he was erased when Leon Roberts bounced into a double play. Undaunted, Ben Oglivie stroked a single before Foucault got pinch-hitter Gates Brown to ground into a 6-4 force out, ending the game.
The loss ended Detroit's modest three-game winning streak.
Meyer had two doubles, making him 7-for-16 in his last four games.
After the game, the Tigers placed right-handed reliever Bob Reynolds, who pitched a scoreless eighth inning, on waivers and recalled rookie righty Ike Brookens from Toledo. Reynolds, 28, struggled since being acquired from Baltimore in late-May, posting a 5.94 ERA in 36.1 innings and giving up six home runs.
Brookens, 26, will be making his second tour of duty with the Tigers this season. He has pitched 12 innings for Detroit in 1975, yielding just one earned run.
The Major Said: "You get 10 hits, you should score more than one run. That's all I have to say, really. Ray (Bare) pitched his butt off. Umbarger was just a little better, I suppose."
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Texas 200 000 00x 2-9-0
WP: Umbarger
SV: Foucault
LP: Bare (4-8)
Tigers record: 51-78 (actual 51-78)
Home: 24-41
Away: 27-37
Last 10: 3-7
Monday, August 27, 2012
Game 128: Tigers Win, Sweep Twins
Bloomington, MN (Sun., Aug. 24, 1975) - Dan Meyer stroked a two-run triple in the sixth inning, highlighting a three-run rally, leading the Tigers from a 3-1 deficit and a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
The Tigers (51-77) completed a three-game sweep after a 10-game losing streak.
Meyer's hit into the right center field gap scored Ron LeFlore and Gary Sutherland, tying the game. One out later, Bill Freehan singled home Meyer to put the Tigers ahead, 4-3.
The winner was Mickey Lolich (11-14), who picked up his 10th complete game of the season despite surrendering 10 hits.
A two-run fifth inning put the Twins ahead, 2-1, but the Tigers bounced back with their three-run sixth.
Meyer had a sacrifice fly in the first inning for a three-RBI afternoon. He is in a 15-for-48 stretch, lifting his average to .244.
LeFlore also tripled in the sixth inning, his team-leading ninth three-bagger.
The Twins got a lead off single from Steve Braun (three hits, including a home run) in the ninth, but Lolich bore down and after Glenn Borgmann bunted Braun to second, Lolich retired Jerry Terrell (fly out) and Lyman Bostock (pop out) to seal the win.
The Major Said: "Good win. Good series. Good weekend. Just what we needed to pick everyone's spirits up a little bit, including mine. Now this road trip doesn't seem so disastrous."
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Minn. 001 020 000 3-10-2
HR: Braun (MIN)
WP: Lolich (11-14)
LP: Hughes
Tigers record: 51-77 (actual 51-77)
Home: 24-41
Away: 27-36
Last 10: 3-7
The Tigers (51-77) completed a three-game sweep after a 10-game losing streak.
Meyer's hit into the right center field gap scored Ron LeFlore and Gary Sutherland, tying the game. One out later, Bill Freehan singled home Meyer to put the Tigers ahead, 4-3.
The winner was Mickey Lolich (11-14), who picked up his 10th complete game of the season despite surrendering 10 hits.
A two-run fifth inning put the Twins ahead, 2-1, but the Tigers bounced back with their three-run sixth.
Meyer had a sacrifice fly in the first inning for a three-RBI afternoon. He is in a 15-for-48 stretch, lifting his average to .244.
LeFlore also tripled in the sixth inning, his team-leading ninth three-bagger.
The Twins got a lead off single from Steve Braun (three hits, including a home run) in the ninth, but Lolich bore down and after Glenn Borgmann bunted Braun to second, Lolich retired Jerry Terrell (fly out) and Lyman Bostock (pop out) to seal the win.
The Major Said: "Good win. Good series. Good weekend. Just what we needed to pick everyone's spirits up a little bit, including mine. Now this road trip doesn't seem so disastrous."
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Minn. 001 020 000 3-10-2
HR: Braun (MIN)
WP: Lolich (11-14)
LP: Hughes
Tigers record: 51-77 (actual 51-77)
Home: 24-41
Away: 27-36
Last 10: 3-7
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Game 127: Horton Homers, Tigers Survive Late Scare, 5-3
Bloomington, MN (Sat., Aug. 23, 1975) - Willie Horton slammed a two-run homer, his first home run in three weeks, and the Tigers staved off a ninth inning rally to beat the Minnesota Twins, 5-3, Saturday.
The Tigers (50-77) won their second straight game on the heels of a 10-game losing streak. They won consecutive games for the first time since August 6.
Horton's homer, his 18th, gave the Tigers a seemingly comfortable 5-1 lead in the eighth inning. But the Twins kicked up their heels in the ninth, scoring twice and getting runners on first and third with one out. Then Fernando Arroyo, after giving up hits to the first two Twins batters he faced, quelled the uprising by striking out Lyman Bostock and getting Jerry Terrell to ground into a fielder's choice.
The Tigers opened a 3-0 lead in the fourth. Ahead 1-0, Dan Meyer, Ben Oglivie and Aurelio Rodriguez singled, loading the bases with two outs. John Wockenfuss walked, scoring Meyer, and a passed ball charged to Twins catcher Phil Roof scored Oglivie and it was 3-0 Detroit.
Lerrin LaGrow (7-14) went 8.1 innings for the win. Arroyo picked up his fifth save.
The Major Said: "I know Willie (Horton) is a very proud man and that streak of no home runs had been bothering him. Maybe he can get hot and hit some more. He tends to hit them in bunches."
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HR: Horton (DET, 18)
WP: LaGrow (7-14)
SV: Arroyo (5)
LP: Blyleven
The Tigers (50-77) won their second straight game on the heels of a 10-game losing streak. They won consecutive games for the first time since August 6.
Horton's homer, his 18th, gave the Tigers a seemingly comfortable 5-1 lead in the eighth inning. But the Twins kicked up their heels in the ninth, scoring twice and getting runners on first and third with one out. Then Fernando Arroyo, after giving up hits to the first two Twins batters he faced, quelled the uprising by striking out Lyman Bostock and getting Jerry Terrell to ground into a fielder's choice.
The Tigers opened a 3-0 lead in the fourth. Ahead 1-0, Dan Meyer, Ben Oglivie and Aurelio Rodriguez singled, loading the bases with two outs. John Wockenfuss walked, scoring Meyer, and a passed ball charged to Twins catcher Phil Roof scored Oglivie and it was 3-0 Detroit.
Lerrin LaGrow (7-14) went 8.1 innings for the win. Arroyo picked up his fifth save.
The Major Said: "I know Willie (Horton) is a very proud man and that streak of no home runs had been bothering him. Maybe he can get hot and hit some more. He tends to hit them in bunches."
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Minn. 000 001 002 3-9-0
HR: Horton (DET, 18)
WP: LaGrow (7-14)
SV: Arroyo (5)
LP: Blyleven
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Game 126: Tigers Rout Twins, End Losing Skid
Bloomington, MN (Fri., Aug. 22, 1975) - Dan Meyer hit a grand slam as part of a five-run fourth inning, and the Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins, 8-3, on Friday night to snap their 10-game losing streak.
Meyer connected off Twins starter Dave Goltz, who was roughed up for seven runs and nine hits in four innings.
Vern Ruhle picked up the win for Detroit with six-plus innings of solid work.
The win was the Tigers' first since beating Minnesota 1-0 on August 9 in Detroit.
Trailing 3-2 heading into the fourth, the Tigers loaded the bases with nobody out. After a force out at the plate, Ron LeFlore delivered a run-scoring single to tie the game. Gary Sutherland grounded into another force out at home, bringing Meyer to the plate. On a 1-1 pitch, Meyer drilled a Goltz fastball over the right field wall.
The Tigers (49-77) pounded out 15 hits off four Twins pitchers.
Rod Carew had an RBI double and a run-scoring single in the first two innings as the Twins built a 3-2 lead. The Tigers had gone ahead 2-1 in the top of the second on a Bill Freehan triple, a Ben Oglivie double and an Aurelio Rodriguez sacrifice fly.
The Major Said: "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz. Isn't that the commercial? We were due, that's for sure. That was a pretty good pitcher (Goltz) we got to, too."
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Minn. 120 000 000 3-9-1
HR: Meyer (DET, 8)
WP: Ruhle (8-11)
LP: Goltz
Tigers record: 49-77 (actual 50-76)
Home: 24-41
Away: 25-36
Last 10: 1-9
Meyer connected off Twins starter Dave Goltz, who was roughed up for seven runs and nine hits in four innings.
Vern Ruhle picked up the win for Detroit with six-plus innings of solid work.
The win was the Tigers' first since beating Minnesota 1-0 on August 9 in Detroit.
Trailing 3-2 heading into the fourth, the Tigers loaded the bases with nobody out. After a force out at the plate, Ron LeFlore delivered a run-scoring single to tie the game. Gary Sutherland grounded into another force out at home, bringing Meyer to the plate. On a 1-1 pitch, Meyer drilled a Goltz fastball over the right field wall.
The Tigers (49-77) pounded out 15 hits off four Twins pitchers.
Rod Carew had an RBI double and a run-scoring single in the first two innings as the Twins built a 3-2 lead. The Tigers had gone ahead 2-1 in the top of the second on a Bill Freehan triple, a Ben Oglivie double and an Aurelio Rodriguez sacrifice fly.
The Major Said: "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz. Isn't that the commercial? We were due, that's for sure. That was a pretty good pitcher (Goltz) we got to, too."
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Minn. 120 000 000 3-9-1
HR: Meyer (DET, 8)
WP: Ruhle (8-11)
LP: Goltz
Tigers record: 49-77 (actual 50-76)
Home: 24-41
Away: 25-36
Last 10: 1-9
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Game 125: Tigers Shutout Again, Drop 10th Straight
Oakland, CA (Wed., Aug. 20, 1975) - Sonny Siebert and Jim Todd combined to shutout the Tigers on three hits, and the Oakland A's beat Detroit, 4-0 on Wednesday afternoon, the Tigers' 10th straight loss and 13th in their past 14 games.
Siebert went seven innings, surrendering just two hits, and Todd pitched the eighth and ninth.
Ray Bare (4-7) was the latest hard-luck loser for the Tigers (48-77), pitching all eight innings and only giving up four hits. A three-run first inning doomed Bare, despite recovering and finishing the game.
The Tigers managed to get just two base runners to second base the entire game in suffering their third straight three-game sweep. Two of the losses in Oakland were shutouts.
Gene Tenace was again poison to the Tigers, with three RBI, all on his first inning, bases-loaded double. Tenace drove in the game-winning run in the eighth inning on Tuesday night.
The Major Said: "Three hits. You're not going to win very many games with three hits. What else can I say?"
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WP: Siebert
LP: Bare (4-7)
Tigers record: 48-77 (actual 50-75)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-36
Last 10: 0-10
Siebert went seven innings, surrendering just two hits, and Todd pitched the eighth and ninth.
Ray Bare (4-7) was the latest hard-luck loser for the Tigers (48-77), pitching all eight innings and only giving up four hits. A three-run first inning doomed Bare, despite recovering and finishing the game.
The Tigers managed to get just two base runners to second base the entire game in suffering their third straight three-game sweep. Two of the losses in Oakland were shutouts.
Gene Tenace was again poison to the Tigers, with three RBI, all on his first inning, bases-loaded double. Tenace drove in the game-winning run in the eighth inning on Tuesday night.
The Major Said: "Three hits. You're not going to win very many games with three hits. What else can I say?"
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Oakland 300 100 00x 4-4-0
WP: Siebert
LP: Bare (4-7)
Tigers record: 48-77 (actual 50-75)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-36
Last 10: 0-10
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Game 124: A's Nip Tigers Late; Losing Streak is 9
Oakland, CA (Tue., Aug. 19, 1975) - Gene Tenace singled in Sal Bando in the eighth inning, breaking a 2-2 tie, and the Oakland A's beat the Tigers, 3-2 Tuesday night at the Coliseum, extending Detroit's losing streak to a season-high nine games.
The Tigers (48-76) had a brief 2-1 lead after scoring twice in the fourth, but Bando's double in the fifth inning scored Bert Campaneris with the tying run.
Ben Oglivie led off the Tigers' ninth with a single, but he was cut down trying to steal moments later by Tenace. Rollie Fingers pitched the ninth and retired the next two hitters in order after Oglivie's aborted steal attempt.
The Tigers trailed 1-0 when, with two outs and nobody on, they started a two-run rally in the fourth. Willie Horton singled, as did Bill Freehan. Oglivie doubled home Horton, and Leon Roberts followed with an RBI single.
The Tigers have lost 12 of their past 13 games and are in danger of finishing in last place for the first time since 1952. They currently trail fifth place Milwaukee by eight games.
Tigers starter Mickey Lolich (10-14) pitched the whole game---something Tigers starters have done a lot lately but haven't been rewarded. Dick Bosman pitched the first eight innings for Oakland before giving way to Fingers, who the Tigers roughed up in Detroit a couple weeks back.
The Major Said: "When things are going bad these are the kinds of games you lose. When you're going good, you get the late runs, not the other guys."
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Oakland 001 010 01x 3-8-0
WP: Blue
SV: Fingers
LP: Lolich (10-14)
Tigers record: 48-76 (actual 50-74)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-35
Last 10: 1-9
The Tigers (48-76) had a brief 2-1 lead after scoring twice in the fourth, but Bando's double in the fifth inning scored Bert Campaneris with the tying run.
Ben Oglivie led off the Tigers' ninth with a single, but he was cut down trying to steal moments later by Tenace. Rollie Fingers pitched the ninth and retired the next two hitters in order after Oglivie's aborted steal attempt.
The Tigers trailed 1-0 when, with two outs and nobody on, they started a two-run rally in the fourth. Willie Horton singled, as did Bill Freehan. Oglivie doubled home Horton, and Leon Roberts followed with an RBI single.
The Tigers have lost 12 of their past 13 games and are in danger of finishing in last place for the first time since 1952. They currently trail fifth place Milwaukee by eight games.
Tigers starter Mickey Lolich (10-14) pitched the whole game---something Tigers starters have done a lot lately but haven't been rewarded. Dick Bosman pitched the first eight innings for Oakland before giving way to Fingers, who the Tigers roughed up in Detroit a couple weeks back.
The Major Said: "When things are going bad these are the kinds of games you lose. When you're going good, you get the late runs, not the other guys."
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Oakland 001 010 01x 3-8-0
WP: Blue
SV: Fingers
LP: Lolich (10-14)
Tigers record: 48-76 (actual 50-74)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-35
Last 10: 1-9
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Game 123: Tigers Shutout, Loss Streak at Eight
Oakland, CA (Mon., Aug. 18, 1975) - Vida Blue quieted the Tigers on six hits, pitching a complete-game shutout as the Oakland A's beat Detroit, 2-0, Monday night at the Coliseum.
Only two Tigers base runners got past second base as Blue walked three and struck out five in the victory.
The Tigers (48-75) have lost eight straight and 11 of 12.
The A's scored both their runs in the seventh inning. Sal Bando opened the inning with a double. One out later, Claudell Washington walked. With two outs, Gene Tenace walked, loading the bases. Then first baseman Jim Holt delivered a single into center field to score Bando and Washington.
Hard-luck and struggling Joe Coleman (3-17) took the loss for the Tigers, going seven innings and only surrendering three hits. The A's only other hit came in the first inning, but once again the Tigers' MLB-worst offense couldn't support their starting pitcher.
Willie Horton and Ben Oglivie each had two hits, all singles, for Detroit.
The Major Said: "I'm sounding like a broken record to you guys (media). How many different ways can I say that our offense is a mess? Coleman has 17 losses but I bet at least half are due to lack of support."
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Oakland 000 000 20x 2-3-1
WP: Blue
LP: Coleman (3-17)
Tigers record: 48-75 (actual 49-74)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-34
Last 10: 1-9
Only two Tigers base runners got past second base as Blue walked three and struck out five in the victory.
The Tigers (48-75) have lost eight straight and 11 of 12.
The A's scored both their runs in the seventh inning. Sal Bando opened the inning with a double. One out later, Claudell Washington walked. With two outs, Gene Tenace walked, loading the bases. Then first baseman Jim Holt delivered a single into center field to score Bando and Washington.
Hard-luck and struggling Joe Coleman (3-17) took the loss for the Tigers, going seven innings and only surrendering three hits. The A's only other hit came in the first inning, but once again the Tigers' MLB-worst offense couldn't support their starting pitcher.
Willie Horton and Ben Oglivie each had two hits, all singles, for Detroit.
The Major Said: "I'm sounding like a broken record to you guys (media). How many different ways can I say that our offense is a mess? Coleman has 17 losses but I bet at least half are due to lack of support."
Tigers 000 000 000 0-6-0
Oakland 000 000 20x 2-3-1
WP: Blue
LP: Coleman (3-17)
Tigers record: 48-75 (actual 49-74)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-34
Last 10: 1-9
Monday, August 20, 2012
Game 122: Tigers Get Swept By Angels, Lose 7th Straight
Anaheim, CA (Sun., Aug. 17, 1975) - The California Angels struck for four runs in the first inning and went on to beat the Tigers, 5-3 Sunday to extend Detroit's losing streak to seven games and complete a three-game sweep.
Tigers starter Vern Ruhle struggled early, as five straight Angels hitters reached base at one point in the opening inning.
Down 5-0, the Tigers tried to come back, scoring single runs in the fourth, sixth and eighth innings. But fireman Don Kirkwood, who saved all three Angels victories, came on and retired the final five Tigers hitters in order.
Even three Angels errors couldn't help the Tigers' cause.
Bill Freehan had two hits, including his 13th home run, and two RBI to lead the Tigers' attack. Freehan's homer was the only four-bagger by either team in the entire series.
After the first inning, Ruhle settled down and pitched the whole game for Detroit, shutting out the Angels from the third inning on.
But the damage was done, and the Tigers have now lost 10 of their past 11 games.
The Major Said: "We've had a lot of slow starts lately. The pattern is that we fall behind and spend the rest of the game trying to catch up. It's not working, obviously."
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HR: Freehan (DET, 13)
WP: Figueroa
SV: Kirkwood
LP: Ruhle
Tigers record: 48-74 (actual 48-74)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-33
Last 10: 1-9
Tigers starter Vern Ruhle struggled early, as five straight Angels hitters reached base at one point in the opening inning.
Down 5-0, the Tigers tried to come back, scoring single runs in the fourth, sixth and eighth innings. But fireman Don Kirkwood, who saved all three Angels victories, came on and retired the final five Tigers hitters in order.
Even three Angels errors couldn't help the Tigers' cause.
Bill Freehan had two hits, including his 13th home run, and two RBI to lead the Tigers' attack. Freehan's homer was the only four-bagger by either team in the entire series.
After the first inning, Ruhle settled down and pitched the whole game for Detroit, shutting out the Angels from the third inning on.
But the damage was done, and the Tigers have now lost 10 of their past 11 games.
The Major Said: "We've had a lot of slow starts lately. The pattern is that we fall behind and spend the rest of the game trying to catch up. It's not working, obviously."
Tigers 000 101 010 3-7-1
Calif. 410 000 00x 5-8-3
HR: Freehan (DET, 13)
WP: Figueroa
SV: Kirkwood
LP: Ruhle
Tigers record: 48-74 (actual 48-74)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-33
Last 10: 1-9
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Game 121: Tigers' 9th-Inning Rally Falls Short, 6-5
Anaheim, CA (Sat., Aug. 16, 1975) - Bill Freehan hit into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded, snuffing out a potential go-ahead rally as the Tigers lost to the California Angels, 6-5 at Anaheim Stadium Saturday night.
The Tigers trailed 6-2 heading into the ninth, then kicked up their heels off reliever Dick Lange.
A double, a single and a hit batsman loaded the bases with no outs. Ron LeFlore walked to force in a run, driving Lange out of the game in favor of Don Kirkwood. Gary Sutherland then lofted a sacrifice fly to left field. Dan Meyer singled, re-loading the bases, and Willie Horton singled, scoring Gates Brown to make the score 6-5 as the crowd grew restless.
But then Freehan bounced into a 4-6-3 double play to end the threat and the game.
The Angels scored a pair of runs in the second, third and seventh innings to build their 6-2 lead.
Bruce Bochte had three hits and three RBI for California, who have won the first two games of the weekend series. The Tigers (48-73) have lost six straight games.
Tigers starter Ray Bare (4-6) was roughed up for 12 hits and five runs in six-plus innings.
Detroit scored twice in the second inning to take a 2-0 lead, but that was short-lived as the Angels answered with two runs in their half of the inning.
The Major Said: "The irony is that Bill (Freehan) has been one of our best hitters in recent weeks. When you saw him up there in that situation, it was hard not to think that maybe tonight was our night."
Tigers 020 000 003 5-12-1
Calif. 022 000 20x 6-13-0
WP: Hockenberry
SV: Kirkwood
LP: Bare (4-6)
Tigers record: 48-73 (actual 47-74)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-32
Last 10: 1-9
The Tigers trailed 6-2 heading into the ninth, then kicked up their heels off reliever Dick Lange.
A double, a single and a hit batsman loaded the bases with no outs. Ron LeFlore walked to force in a run, driving Lange out of the game in favor of Don Kirkwood. Gary Sutherland then lofted a sacrifice fly to left field. Dan Meyer singled, re-loading the bases, and Willie Horton singled, scoring Gates Brown to make the score 6-5 as the crowd grew restless.
But then Freehan bounced into a 4-6-3 double play to end the threat and the game.
The Angels scored a pair of runs in the second, third and seventh innings to build their 6-2 lead.
Bruce Bochte had three hits and three RBI for California, who have won the first two games of the weekend series. The Tigers (48-73) have lost six straight games.
Tigers starter Ray Bare (4-6) was roughed up for 12 hits and five runs in six-plus innings.
Detroit scored twice in the second inning to take a 2-0 lead, but that was short-lived as the Angels answered with two runs in their half of the inning.
The Major Said: "The irony is that Bill (Freehan) has been one of our best hitters in recent weeks. When you saw him up there in that situation, it was hard not to think that maybe tonight was our night."
Tigers 020 000 003 5-12-1
Calif. 022 000 20x 6-13-0
WP: Hockenberry
SV: Kirkwood
LP: Bare (4-6)
Tigers record: 48-73 (actual 47-74)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-32
Last 10: 1-9
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Game 120: Five-Run 1st Powers Angels, 6-4
Anaheim, CA (Fri., Aug. 15, 1975) - The California Angels jumped on Tigers starter Mickey Lolich for five runs in the first inning, and cruised to a 6-4 victory Friday night at Anaheim Stadium.
The first five Angels hitters reached base in the opening inning as they quickly erased an early 1-0 deficit.
The Tigers didn't score again until plating three runners in the eighth inning, but Angels fireman Don Kirkwood retired the last four Detroit hitters in order to save the win for starter Frank Tanana (Catholic Central HS).
An error by shortstop Mike Miley to open the eighth inning started the Tigers' three-run rally. With two outs, Gary Sutherland (double), pinch-hitter John Wockenfuss (single) and Bill Freehan (single) all had RBI hits.
But it was too little, too late as the Tigers (48-72) lost their fifth straight game and eighth of their last nine.
In the first inning, Lolich was victimized by a stream of seeing-eye base hits through the infield and a soft liner into the outfield as the Angels came out swinging. All nine Angels hitters batted in the first inning. Lolich recovered for a 1-2-3 second inning, and the Angels added an unearned run in the third. Lolich, though, survived and pitched the whole game.
The Major Said: "The only good thing about giving up five runs that quick is that you have the whole game to make it up, if your pitchers keep you in the game. Mickey kept us in it but we just came up a little short."
Tigers 100 000 030 4-9-1
California 501 000 00x 6-9-1
WP: Tanana
SV: Kirkwood
LP: Lolich (10-13)
Tigers record: 48-72 (actual 46-74)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-31
Last 10: 2-8
The first five Angels hitters reached base in the opening inning as they quickly erased an early 1-0 deficit.
The Tigers didn't score again until plating three runners in the eighth inning, but Angels fireman Don Kirkwood retired the last four Detroit hitters in order to save the win for starter Frank Tanana (Catholic Central HS).
An error by shortstop Mike Miley to open the eighth inning started the Tigers' three-run rally. With two outs, Gary Sutherland (double), pinch-hitter John Wockenfuss (single) and Bill Freehan (single) all had RBI hits.
But it was too little, too late as the Tigers (48-72) lost their fifth straight game and eighth of their last nine.
In the first inning, Lolich was victimized by a stream of seeing-eye base hits through the infield and a soft liner into the outfield as the Angels came out swinging. All nine Angels hitters batted in the first inning. Lolich recovered for a 1-2-3 second inning, and the Angels added an unearned run in the third. Lolich, though, survived and pitched the whole game.
The Major Said: "The only good thing about giving up five runs that quick is that you have the whole game to make it up, if your pitchers keep you in the game. Mickey kept us in it but we just came up a little short."
Tigers 100 000 030 4-9-1
California 501 000 00x 6-9-1
WP: Tanana
SV: Kirkwood
LP: Lolich (10-13)
Tigers record: 48-72 (actual 46-74)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-31
Last 10: 2-8
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Game 119: Rangers Batter Coleman, Tigers for Series Sweep, 11-5
Detroit (Wed., Aug. 13, 1975) - The Texas Rangers jumped all over Tigers starter Joe Coleman to the tune of eight runs in less than two innings of work, and completed a three-game sweep over slumping Detroit, 11-5 at Tiger Stadium Wednesday night.
Coleman (3-16) was battered for eight runs, all earned, in 1.2 innings. He gave up eight hits and threw two wild pitches while walking two batters. His ERA rose from 4.72 to 5.12. This came after he pitched his first complete game of 1975 in his last start.
Toby Harrah had two two-run doubles off Coleman, who gave up most of the damage after two were out.
The Tigers, losers of four straight and seven of their past eight, tried to claw back.
They scored twice in the second inning on consecutive homers by Bill Freehan (12) and Ben Oglivie (5), then added three more scores in the third on four singles and a hit batsman.
The score stayed 8-5 until the seventh, when the Rangers piled on three more runs, two off a double from Lenny Randle.
The key was the job Texas starter Fergie Jenkins did after the Tigers crept to within three runs, as the right-hander shut the Bengals down from the fourth through seventh innings on no runs and one hit.
Harrah led the Rangers' attack with two doubles, two walks and four RBI.
Oddly, Tigers pitchers surrendered 11 walks but none of those walks came around to score, yet Texas scored 11 runs.
Dave Lemanczyk walked six batters in four innings of scoreless relief for Detroit, but he only gave up one hit.
Gene Pentz continued his struggles, being tagged for three runs and five hits in 1.1 innings of relief.
The Major Said: "Glad we didn't pack it in but this was an ugly game. Not the best way to leave town for a West Coast trip but we haven't played very good in Detroit, so how the heck can the road be much worse?"
Texas 440 000 300 11-15-1
Tigers 023 000 000 5-12-0
HR: Freehan (DET, 12); Oglivie (DET, 5)
WP: Jenkins
LP: Coleman (3-16)
Tigers record: 48-71 (actual 46-73)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 3-7
Coleman (3-16) was battered for eight runs, all earned, in 1.2 innings. He gave up eight hits and threw two wild pitches while walking two batters. His ERA rose from 4.72 to 5.12. This came after he pitched his first complete game of 1975 in his last start.
Toby Harrah had two two-run doubles off Coleman, who gave up most of the damage after two were out.
The Tigers, losers of four straight and seven of their past eight, tried to claw back.
They scored twice in the second inning on consecutive homers by Bill Freehan (12) and Ben Oglivie (5), then added three more scores in the third on four singles and a hit batsman.
The score stayed 8-5 until the seventh, when the Rangers piled on three more runs, two off a double from Lenny Randle.
The key was the job Texas starter Fergie Jenkins did after the Tigers crept to within three runs, as the right-hander shut the Bengals down from the fourth through seventh innings on no runs and one hit.
Harrah led the Rangers' attack with two doubles, two walks and four RBI.
Oddly, Tigers pitchers surrendered 11 walks but none of those walks came around to score, yet Texas scored 11 runs.
Dave Lemanczyk walked six batters in four innings of scoreless relief for Detroit, but he only gave up one hit.
Gene Pentz continued his struggles, being tagged for three runs and five hits in 1.1 innings of relief.
The Major Said: "Glad we didn't pack it in but this was an ugly game. Not the best way to leave town for a West Coast trip but we haven't played very good in Detroit, so how the heck can the road be much worse?"
Texas 440 000 300 11-15-1
Tigers 023 000 000 5-12-0
HR: Freehan (DET, 12); Oglivie (DET, 5)
WP: Jenkins
LP: Coleman (3-16)
Tigers record: 48-71 (actual 46-73)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 3-7
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Game 118: Tigers Bats Awaken Too Late, 4-2
Detroit (Tue., Aug. 12, 1975) - The Texas Rangers rode an early 3-0 lead and held off a couple late Tigers rallies as they beat Detroit, 4-2, at Tiger Stadium Tuesday night.
Jeff Burroughs, who slammed two home runs Monday, hit another in the first inning, a two-run shot, to stake Texas to an early 2-0 lead.
The Rangers added a run in the second inning and tacked on another one in the seventh on a homer by Roy Howell.
Meanwhile, Texas starter Stan Perzanowski handcuffed the Tigers on no runs and six hits thru seven innings.
The Tigers (48-70) finally broke through in the eighth, thanks partially to two errors by second baseman Lenny Randle. That made the score 4-1, and in the ninth off Perzanowski and reliever Mike Kekich, Detroit cobbled together another run and had runners on first and second before fireman Steve Foucault came on to strike out pinch hitter John Wockenfuss to end the threat and the game.
Tigers starter Vern Ruhle (7-10) went seven innings in a losing effort.
It was the Tigers' third straight loss and sixth in their past seven games.
The Major Said: "A hitting slump is like a common cold. There really is no cure other than waiting it out and letting it ride its course. And we've had plenty of colds this year, that's for sure."
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Tigers 000 000 011 2-8-0
HR: Burroughs (TEX); Howell (TEX)
WP: Perzanowski
SV: Foucault
LP: Ruhle (7-10)
Tigers record: 48-70 (actual 46-72)
Home: 24-40
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 4-6
Jeff Burroughs, who slammed two home runs Monday, hit another in the first inning, a two-run shot, to stake Texas to an early 2-0 lead.
The Rangers added a run in the second inning and tacked on another one in the seventh on a homer by Roy Howell.
Meanwhile, Texas starter Stan Perzanowski handcuffed the Tigers on no runs and six hits thru seven innings.
The Tigers (48-70) finally broke through in the eighth, thanks partially to two errors by second baseman Lenny Randle. That made the score 4-1, and in the ninth off Perzanowski and reliever Mike Kekich, Detroit cobbled together another run and had runners on first and second before fireman Steve Foucault came on to strike out pinch hitter John Wockenfuss to end the threat and the game.
Tigers starter Vern Ruhle (7-10) went seven innings in a losing effort.
It was the Tigers' third straight loss and sixth in their past seven games.
The Major Said: "A hitting slump is like a common cold. There really is no cure other than waiting it out and letting it ride its course. And we've had plenty of colds this year, that's for sure."
Texas 210 000 100 4-11-2
Tigers 000 000 011 2-8-0
HR: Burroughs (TEX); Howell (TEX)
WP: Perzanowski
SV: Foucault
LP: Ruhle (7-10)
Tigers record: 48-70 (actual 46-72)
Home: 24-40
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 4-6
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Game 117: Burroughs Hurts Tigers Early, Late, 5-3
Detroit (Mon., Aug. 11, 1975) - Jeff Burroughs clubbed two home runs, including a go-ahead, three-run shot in the eighth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Tigers, 5-3, at Tiger Stadium Monday night.
Burroughs also hit a solo homer in the second to put the Rangers ahead, 1-0. He finished with four RBI.
The backbreaking homer in the eighth came off reliever Fernando Arroyo, who was facing his first batter in relief of starter Lerrin LaGrow. Two were out and nobody on when LaGrow ran into trouble: back-to-back singles by Lenny Randle and Mike Hargrove.
LaGrow was then lifted, and Burroughs greeted Arroyo with a moonshot to deep left center on the second pitch. As Burroughs rounded the bases, boos were clearly heard from the crowd of 11,246.
The Rangers added an insurance run in the ninth.
The Tigers (48-69) got a leadoff single from Ben Oglivie in their half of the ninth, but starter Gaylord Perry (complete game) retired the next three batters without the ball leaving the infield.
Gene Michael hit a two-run homer (2) for the Tigers in the second inning for a 2-1 lead. Detroit added a run in the seventh to go ahead 3-1 and set up Burroughs' heroics.
After a four-game winning streak, the Tigers have lost five of six.
The Major Said: "That's why he (Burroughs) won the MVP last year. Big time players come up with big time hits, and he's a big time player."
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Tigers 002 000 100 3-5-0
HR: Burroughs (TEX [2]); Michael (DET, 2)
WP: Perry
LP: Arroyo (2-4)
Tigers record: 48-69 (actual 46-71)
Home: 24-39
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 5-5
Burroughs also hit a solo homer in the second to put the Rangers ahead, 1-0. He finished with four RBI.
The backbreaking homer in the eighth came off reliever Fernando Arroyo, who was facing his first batter in relief of starter Lerrin LaGrow. Two were out and nobody on when LaGrow ran into trouble: back-to-back singles by Lenny Randle and Mike Hargrove.
LaGrow was then lifted, and Burroughs greeted Arroyo with a moonshot to deep left center on the second pitch. As Burroughs rounded the bases, boos were clearly heard from the crowd of 11,246.
The Rangers added an insurance run in the ninth.
The Tigers (48-69) got a leadoff single from Ben Oglivie in their half of the ninth, but starter Gaylord Perry (complete game) retired the next three batters without the ball leaving the infield.
Gene Michael hit a two-run homer (2) for the Tigers in the second inning for a 2-1 lead. Detroit added a run in the seventh to go ahead 3-1 and set up Burroughs' heroics.
After a four-game winning streak, the Tigers have lost five of six.
The Major Said: "That's why he (Burroughs) won the MVP last year. Big time players come up with big time hits, and he's a big time player."
Texas 010 000 031 5-9-0
Tigers 002 000 100 3-5-0
HR: Burroughs (TEX [2]); Michael (DET, 2)
WP: Perry
LP: Arroyo (2-4)
Tigers record: 48-69 (actual 46-71)
Home: 24-39
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 5-5
Monday, August 13, 2012
Game 116: Tigers Bats Remain Cold in 6-2 Loss
Detroit (Sun., Aug. 10, 1975) - The Tigers' hitting slump continued as the Minnesota Twins broke open a tie game in the eighth inning and beat Detroit, 6-2, at Tiger Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Twins took the weekend series, 2-1.
The score was tied 2-2 when the Twins erupted for four runs in the eighth inning, punctuated by Johnny Briggs' three-run homer.
Tigers starter Ray Bare (3-5) pitched into the eighth inning and only allowed four hits and one walk, but the Tigers' offense continued to slumber. Detroit (48-68) has scored just three runs in their past four games.
Bill Freehan had two hits and scored both Tigers runs. Tom Veryzer had both RBI.
Minnesota starter Bert Blyleven pitched eight innings, giving up one earned run and six hits. He walked two and struck out six.
In the eighth, Jerry Terrell led off with a double, knocking Bare out of the game. Danny Thompson bunted, but reliever Tom Walker fumbled the ball for an error, placing runners on the corners with nobody out. Glenn Borgmann followed with a sacrifice fly, scoring Terrell. Lyman Bostock singled, and after Dan Ford struck out, Briggs drove a Walker fastball deep into the right field upper deck.
The Major Said: "We're just not swinging the bats. There isn't much to say. You aren't going to win very many games scoring zero, one or two runs, as we tend to do. We have pitched pretty good this year but it hasn't really mattered."
Minnesota 000 200 040 6-9-2
Tigers 000 010 100 2-6-1
HR: Briggs (MIN)
WP: Blyleven
LP: Bare (3-5)
Tigers record: 48-68 (actual 46-70)
Home: 24-38
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 5-5
The Twins took the weekend series, 2-1.
The score was tied 2-2 when the Twins erupted for four runs in the eighth inning, punctuated by Johnny Briggs' three-run homer.
Tigers starter Ray Bare (3-5) pitched into the eighth inning and only allowed four hits and one walk, but the Tigers' offense continued to slumber. Detroit (48-68) has scored just three runs in their past four games.
Bill Freehan had two hits and scored both Tigers runs. Tom Veryzer had both RBI.
Minnesota starter Bert Blyleven pitched eight innings, giving up one earned run and six hits. He walked two and struck out six.
In the eighth, Jerry Terrell led off with a double, knocking Bare out of the game. Danny Thompson bunted, but reliever Tom Walker fumbled the ball for an error, placing runners on the corners with nobody out. Glenn Borgmann followed with a sacrifice fly, scoring Terrell. Lyman Bostock singled, and after Dan Ford struck out, Briggs drove a Walker fastball deep into the right field upper deck.
The Major Said: "We're just not swinging the bats. There isn't much to say. You aren't going to win very many games scoring zero, one or two runs, as we tend to do. We have pitched pretty good this year but it hasn't really mattered."
Minnesota 000 200 040 6-9-2
Tigers 000 010 100 2-6-1
HR: Briggs (MIN)
WP: Blyleven
LP: Bare (3-5)
Tigers record: 48-68 (actual 46-70)
Home: 24-38
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 5-5
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Game 115: Lolich Calms Twins, 1-0
Detroit (Sat., Aug. 9, 1975) - Mickey Lolich fired a complete-game, six-hitter, and the Tigers returned the favor of a 1-0 victory Saturday at Tiger Stadium, one day after losing by the same score.
Lolich (10-12) scattered his hits, all singles, and was able to get key outs whenever he had runners on base. He walked one and struck out four in his ninth complete-game of the year.
Lolich was also the beneficiary of some good defense in the fifth inning. Glenn Borgmann singled but was cut down at third base by left fielder Ben Oglivie after Luis Gomez singled. That play ended the inning.
The Tigers' run came off the bat of Bill Freehan in the second inning, who slugged his 11th home run of the year. Freehan has five homers in his last 84 at-bats.
Twins starter Dave Goltz pitched all eight innings and took the tough loss.
The Tigers (48-67) have scored one run in their past three games.
The Major Said: "We've been on the short end of these kinds of games more often than not. Mickey was tremendous. You need a start like that when you're not swinging the bats well, which we aren't."
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Tigers 010 000 00x 1-6-0
HR: Freehan (DET, 11)
WP: Lolich (10-12)
LP: Goltz
Tigers record: 48-67 (actual 46-69)
Home: 24-37
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 5-5
Lolich (10-12) scattered his hits, all singles, and was able to get key outs whenever he had runners on base. He walked one and struck out four in his ninth complete-game of the year.
Lolich was also the beneficiary of some good defense in the fifth inning. Glenn Borgmann singled but was cut down at third base by left fielder Ben Oglivie after Luis Gomez singled. That play ended the inning.
The Tigers' run came off the bat of Bill Freehan in the second inning, who slugged his 11th home run of the year. Freehan has five homers in his last 84 at-bats.
Twins starter Dave Goltz pitched all eight innings and took the tough loss.
The Tigers (48-67) have scored one run in their past three games.
The Major Said: "We've been on the short end of these kinds of games more often than not. Mickey was tremendous. You need a start like that when you're not swinging the bats well, which we aren't."
Minnesota 000 000 000 0-6-0
Tigers 010 000 00x 1-6-0
HR: Freehan (DET, 11)
WP: Lolich (10-12)
LP: Goltz
Tigers record: 48-67 (actual 46-69)
Home: 24-37
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 5-5
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Game 114: Tigers Shutout Second Night in Row, 1-0
Detroit (Fri., Aug. 8, 1975) - Thursday night, the Tigers were shutout and routed. Friday night, they were shutout but the game came down to the final pitch.
Leon Roberts bounced into a game-ending, 1-6-3 double play---pitcher to shortstop to first base---and the Minnesota Twins rode a first inning home run to beat the Tigers, 1-0, at Tiger Stadium.
After a Willie Horton double and a Ben Oglivie single, the Tigers had runners on first and third in the ninth inning with one out, but lefty fireman Tom Burgmeier induced Roberts, pinch-hitting for Billy Baldwin, to try pulling an outside pitch, which resulted in a weak tapper right back to Burgmeier.
Ironically, Tigers starter Joe Coleman (3-15), who's struggled all season, pitched his first complete game of the year---in a loss.
Dan Ford took Coleman deep in the first inning and the Twins had a 1-0 lead two batters into the game. That lead would hold up for the whole game, as the Tigers (47-67) have now gone 20 straight innings without scoring.
Burgmeier got the final two outs for starter Jim Hughes, who walked one and struck out four for the victory.
The Major Said: "How many times have we wasted a good pitching performance? It's a shame for Joe. He's had a rough year and this doesn't help."
Minnesota 100 000 000 1-9-1
Tigers 000 000 000 0-7-0
HR: Ford (MIN)
WP: Hughes
SV: Burgmeier
LP: Coleman (3-15)
Tigers record: 47-67 (actual 46-68)
Home: 23-37
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 4-6
Leon Roberts bounced into a game-ending, 1-6-3 double play---pitcher to shortstop to first base---and the Minnesota Twins rode a first inning home run to beat the Tigers, 1-0, at Tiger Stadium.
After a Willie Horton double and a Ben Oglivie single, the Tigers had runners on first and third in the ninth inning with one out, but lefty fireman Tom Burgmeier induced Roberts, pinch-hitting for Billy Baldwin, to try pulling an outside pitch, which resulted in a weak tapper right back to Burgmeier.
Ironically, Tigers starter Joe Coleman (3-15), who's struggled all season, pitched his first complete game of the year---in a loss.
Dan Ford took Coleman deep in the first inning and the Twins had a 1-0 lead two batters into the game. That lead would hold up for the whole game, as the Tigers (47-67) have now gone 20 straight innings without scoring.
Burgmeier got the final two outs for starter Jim Hughes, who walked one and struck out four for the victory.
The Major Said: "How many times have we wasted a good pitching performance? It's a shame for Joe. He's had a rough year and this doesn't help."
Minnesota 100 000 000 1-9-1
Tigers 000 000 000 0-7-0
HR: Ford (MIN)
WP: Hughes
SV: Burgmeier
LP: Coleman (3-15)
Tigers record: 47-67 (actual 46-68)
Home: 23-37
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 4-6
Friday, August 10, 2012
Game 113: Baylor, Cuellar Too Much For Tigers, 11-0
Detroit (Thu., Aug. 7, 1975) - Don Baylor slugged two home runs and had six RBI, and the Baltimore Orioles used an eight-run second inning to more than back up the pitching of Mike Cuellar, beating the Tigers 11-0 at Tiger Stadium Thursday night.
The Orioles sent 13 men to the plate in the second inning, plating eight runs on seven hits. Strangely, that was the only inning Baltimore scored or got a hit until the seventh.
But it was more than enough for Cuellar, the 38-year-old lefty. Cuellar limited the Tigers to six base hits, walking one and striking out four in the complete game shutout.
Baylor lofted a three-run homer into the left field upper deck in the second off Detroit starter Vern Ruhle, then added an RBI single later in the same inning. Baylor then registered his fifth and sixth RBI of the night with a two-rum homer in the seventh that went even further than the first four-bagger he hit.
Seven of the nine Orioles in the starting lineup scored at least one run.
The Tigers (47-66) have lost two straight on the heels of a four-game winning streak.
The Major Said: "In the course of 162 games, you're going to get your (butt) kicked from time to time. Tonight it was our turn, apparently. That's just the way it is."
Baltimore 080 000 210 11-12-1
Tigers 000 000 000 0-6-1
HR: Baylor ([2] BAL)
WP: Cuellar
LP: Ruhle (7-9)
Tigers record: 47-66 (actual 46-67)
Home: 23-36
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 4-6
Recent games
Game 112 (8-6-75, DH #2)
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Tigers 001 000 100 2-8-0
HR: Hendricks (BAL); Wockenfuss ([2] DET, 3)
WP: Grimsley
SV: Miller
LP: Lemanczyk (0-3)
Game 111 (8-6-75; DH #1)
Baltimore 200 000 000 2-5-0
Tigers 201 000 02x 5-9-0
HR: May (BAL); Baldwin (DET, 1); Oglivie (DET, 4); Freehan (DET, 10)
WP: LaGrow (6-13)
SV: Arroyo (3)
LP: Torrez
Game 110 (8-5-75)
Tigers 102 010 001 5-10-0
Cleveland 000 000 010 1-10-0
HR: Sutherland (DET, 6)
WP: Bare (4-4)
LP: Raich
The Orioles sent 13 men to the plate in the second inning, plating eight runs on seven hits. Strangely, that was the only inning Baltimore scored or got a hit until the seventh.
But it was more than enough for Cuellar, the 38-year-old lefty. Cuellar limited the Tigers to six base hits, walking one and striking out four in the complete game shutout.
Baylor lofted a three-run homer into the left field upper deck in the second off Detroit starter Vern Ruhle, then added an RBI single later in the same inning. Baylor then registered his fifth and sixth RBI of the night with a two-rum homer in the seventh that went even further than the first four-bagger he hit.
Seven of the nine Orioles in the starting lineup scored at least one run.
The Tigers (47-66) have lost two straight on the heels of a four-game winning streak.
The Major Said: "In the course of 162 games, you're going to get your (butt) kicked from time to time. Tonight it was our turn, apparently. That's just the way it is."
Baltimore 080 000 210 11-12-1
Tigers 000 000 000 0-6-1
HR: Baylor ([2] BAL)
WP: Cuellar
LP: Ruhle (7-9)
Tigers record: 47-66 (actual 46-67)
Home: 23-36
Away: 24-30
Last 10: 4-6
Recent games
Game 112 (8-6-75, DH #2)
Baltimore 000 002 010 3-4-1
Tigers 001 000 100 2-8-0
HR: Hendricks (BAL); Wockenfuss ([2] DET, 3)
WP: Grimsley
SV: Miller
LP: Lemanczyk (0-3)
Game 111 (8-6-75; DH #1)
Baltimore 200 000 000 2-5-0
Tigers 201 000 02x 5-9-0
HR: May (BAL); Baldwin (DET, 1); Oglivie (DET, 4); Freehan (DET, 10)
WP: LaGrow (6-13)
SV: Arroyo (3)
LP: Torrez
Game 110 (8-5-75)
Tigers 102 010 001 5-10-0
Cleveland 000 000 010 1-10-0
HR: Sutherland (DET, 6)
WP: Bare (4-4)
LP: Raich
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Game 109: Tigers Prevail In 10 Wacky, Sloppy Innings, 11-8
Cleveland (Mon., Aug. 4, 1975) - The Cleveland Indians committed seven errors, the most in modern history for the franchise, and the final of those miscues opened the floodgates as the Tigers beat the Tribe, 11-8, in 10 innings at Municipal Stadium Monday night. It was the Tigers' second straight win.
Third baseman Buddy Bell made three errors by himself. But it was second baseman Jack Brohamer's fumbling of a ground ball in the tenth that started the Tigers' game-winning rally off reliever Jim Kern.
Jack Pierce singled, Aurelio Rodriguez doubled for a run, then rookie Art James came through with a two-out single that plated two more runs as the Tigers broke away from a 8-8 tie.
There were 19 runs and 27 hits, but only two home runs hit (Brohamer for Cleveland, a three-run shot; and Pierce for the Tigers, a solo blast).
The Tigers (45-64) jumped on Cleveland starter Dennis Eckersley for five runs in the first inning as the first six batters singled to start the game.
The Indians got a four spot in the fourth to make the score 5-4. Brohamer's drive over the right field wall off Detroit starter Mickey Lolich was the big blow.
Cleveland scored three times in the seventh inning to take a 7-6 lead but the Tigers answered with two in the eighth to regain the lead, 8-7. Rookie John Knox's double scored both runs. Knox had three RBI on the night.
The Indians bounced right back to score a run in their half of the eighth to tie the game once again. A bases loaded walk to Rick Manning scored the run.
Despite all the fireworks offensively, Tigers reliever (and winner) Dave Lemanczyk set down the final eight Indians hitters in a row to earn the victory, his first of the year.
The Major Said: "It wasn't pretty by any stretch but we'll take it. I didn't like the eight runs we gave up but I liked how we kept coming at them with the bats."
Tigers 500 000 120 3 11-16-0
Cleveland 000 400 310 0 8-11-7
HR: Brohamer (CLE); Pierce (DET, 4)
WP: Lemanczyk (1-2)
LP: Kern
Tigers record: 45-64 (actual 46-63)
Home: 22-34
Away: 23-30
Last 10: 5-5
Third baseman Buddy Bell made three errors by himself. But it was second baseman Jack Brohamer's fumbling of a ground ball in the tenth that started the Tigers' game-winning rally off reliever Jim Kern.
Jack Pierce singled, Aurelio Rodriguez doubled for a run, then rookie Art James came through with a two-out single that plated two more runs as the Tigers broke away from a 8-8 tie.
There were 19 runs and 27 hits, but only two home runs hit (Brohamer for Cleveland, a three-run shot; and Pierce for the Tigers, a solo blast).
The Tigers (45-64) jumped on Cleveland starter Dennis Eckersley for five runs in the first inning as the first six batters singled to start the game.
The Indians got a four spot in the fourth to make the score 5-4. Brohamer's drive over the right field wall off Detroit starter Mickey Lolich was the big blow.
Cleveland scored three times in the seventh inning to take a 7-6 lead but the Tigers answered with two in the eighth to regain the lead, 8-7. Rookie John Knox's double scored both runs. Knox had three RBI on the night.
The Indians bounced right back to score a run in their half of the eighth to tie the game once again. A bases loaded walk to Rick Manning scored the run.
Despite all the fireworks offensively, Tigers reliever (and winner) Dave Lemanczyk set down the final eight Indians hitters in a row to earn the victory, his first of the year.
The Major Said: "It wasn't pretty by any stretch but we'll take it. I didn't like the eight runs we gave up but I liked how we kept coming at them with the bats."
Tigers 500 000 120 3 11-16-0
Cleveland 000 400 310 0 8-11-7
HR: Brohamer (CLE); Pierce (DET, 4)
WP: Lemanczyk (1-2)
LP: Kern
Tigers record: 45-64 (actual 46-63)
Home: 22-34
Away: 23-30
Last 10: 5-5
Monday, August 6, 2012
Game 108: Tigers Score Late, Avoid 5-Game Sweep, 4-3
Boston (Sun., Aug. 3, 1975) - John Wockenfuss blooped a single into short right field, scoring Aurelio Rodriguez in the ninth inning to break a 3-3 tie, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox, 4-3, at Fenway Park Sunday afternoon.
With the win, the Tigers (44-64) avoided a rare five-game sweep at the hands of Boston.
The Red Sox led, 3-2, after seven innings but the Tigers rallied to tie the game in the eighth. Again it was Wockenfuss with the big hit---a run-scoring double.
Boston scored twice in the first inning on a home run by Carl Yastrzemski that scored Bernie Carbo in front of him. That blast erased an early 1-0 Tigers lead, which was forged by Ron LeFlore's leadoff home run.
Tom Walker (2-2) earned the victory with three scoreless innings of relief. Fernando Arroyo pitched a perfect ninth for his third save.
Jack Pierce singled in the fifth to snap a hitless streak of 32 at-bats.
Reliever Dick Drago took the loss for Boston. He took over after Leon Roberts led off the eighth with a double off starter Reggie Cleveland. Drago then promptly surrendered Wockenfuss's double to tie the game, then was again victimized by the Tigers catcher in the ninth after giving up a double to Rodriguez and intentionally walking pinch-hitter Gates Brown.
The Major Said: "No one wants to be swept five games. This was a gutsy win. Very proud of the fellas."
Tigers 100 010 011 4-7-0
Boston 200 010 000 3-8-0
HR: LeFlore (DET, 6); Yastrzemski (BOS)
WP: Walker (2-2)
SV: Arroyo (3)
LP: Drago
Tigers record: 44-64 (actual 46-62)
Home: 22-34
Away: 22-30
Last 10: 4-6
With the win, the Tigers (44-64) avoided a rare five-game sweep at the hands of Boston.
The Red Sox led, 3-2, after seven innings but the Tigers rallied to tie the game in the eighth. Again it was Wockenfuss with the big hit---a run-scoring double.
Boston scored twice in the first inning on a home run by Carl Yastrzemski that scored Bernie Carbo in front of him. That blast erased an early 1-0 Tigers lead, which was forged by Ron LeFlore's leadoff home run.
Tom Walker (2-2) earned the victory with three scoreless innings of relief. Fernando Arroyo pitched a perfect ninth for his third save.
Jack Pierce singled in the fifth to snap a hitless streak of 32 at-bats.
Reliever Dick Drago took the loss for Boston. He took over after Leon Roberts led off the eighth with a double off starter Reggie Cleveland. Drago then promptly surrendered Wockenfuss's double to tie the game, then was again victimized by the Tigers catcher in the ninth after giving up a double to Rodriguez and intentionally walking pinch-hitter Gates Brown.
The Major Said: "No one wants to be swept five games. This was a gutsy win. Very proud of the fellas."
Tigers 100 010 011 4-7-0
Boston 200 010 000 3-8-0
HR: LeFlore (DET, 6); Yastrzemski (BOS)
WP: Walker (2-2)
SV: Arroyo (3)
LP: Drago
Tigers record: 44-64 (actual 46-62)
Home: 22-34
Away: 22-30
Last 10: 4-6
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Game 107: Bosox Break Away Late, 9-4
Boston (Sat., Aug. 2, 1975) - The Boston Red Sox broke open a 2-2 game with seven runs in the seventh and eighth innings and went on to beat the Tigers, 9-4, Saturday at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox have a chance at a rare five-game series sweep on Sunday.
Carl Yastrzemski clubbed a two-run homer into the right field corner to highlight a three-run seventh inning as the Red Sox broke the tie. Then they added four runs in the eighth, the big blow being another two-run homer, this one by Bernie Carbo.
Willie Horton had an RBI triple and a two-run home run for Detroit (43-64). Horton tried for an inside-the-park home run in the first inning, but was gunned down at the plate after his drive bounced around in right center field before Fred Lynn grabbed the baseball and hit cutoff man Rick Burleson, who threw a strike to catcher Tim Blackwell to nail the Tigers' DH.
Reliever Bob Reynolds bore the brunt of Boston's late-inning assault, giving up five runs (four earned) in 1.2 innings.
Burleson had three singles and a run scored for the first-place Red Sox.
Gene Michael had a solo homer for Detroit.
Rick Wise started and went 8.1 innings for the win for Boston. Vern Ruhle (7-8) took the loss.
The Major Said: "Again, that's what happens here (Fenway Park). Runs happen in a hurry. Unfortunately we have been on the receiving end instead of the other way around so far."
Tigers 100 001 002 4-5-2
Boston 010 100 34x 9-15-0
HR: Yastrzemski (BOS); Carbo (BOS); Michael (DET, 2); Horton (DET, 17)
WP: Wise
LP: Ruhle (7-8)
Tigers record: 43-64 (actual 46-61)
Home: 22-34
Away: 21-30
Last 10: 4-6
The Red Sox have a chance at a rare five-game series sweep on Sunday.
Carl Yastrzemski clubbed a two-run homer into the right field corner to highlight a three-run seventh inning as the Red Sox broke the tie. Then they added four runs in the eighth, the big blow being another two-run homer, this one by Bernie Carbo.
Willie Horton had an RBI triple and a two-run home run for Detroit (43-64). Horton tried for an inside-the-park home run in the first inning, but was gunned down at the plate after his drive bounced around in right center field before Fred Lynn grabbed the baseball and hit cutoff man Rick Burleson, who threw a strike to catcher Tim Blackwell to nail the Tigers' DH.
Reliever Bob Reynolds bore the brunt of Boston's late-inning assault, giving up five runs (four earned) in 1.2 innings.
Burleson had three singles and a run scored for the first-place Red Sox.
Gene Michael had a solo homer for Detroit.
Rick Wise started and went 8.1 innings for the win for Boston. Vern Ruhle (7-8) took the loss.
The Major Said: "Again, that's what happens here (Fenway Park). Runs happen in a hurry. Unfortunately we have been on the receiving end instead of the other way around so far."
Tigers 100 001 002 4-5-2
Boston 010 100 34x 9-15-0
HR: Yastrzemski (BOS); Carbo (BOS); Michael (DET, 2); Horton (DET, 17)
WP: Wise
LP: Ruhle (7-8)
Tigers record: 43-64 (actual 46-61)
Home: 22-34
Away: 21-30
Last 10: 4-6
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Game 106: Five-Run Third KOs Tigers, 8-3
Boston (Fri., Aug. 1, 1975) - The Boston Red Sox erupted for five runs in the third inning, and cruised to an 8-3 victory over the Tigers at Fenway Park on Friday night.
The Red Sox have taken the first three games of this five-game weekend series.
Lerrin LaGrow (5-13) allowed the first five Red Sox hitters to reach base in the third inning, and he was removed after just 2.1 innings of work. Boston catcher Carlton Fisk stroked a two-run triple in the frame. Fisk homered in the second inning for a 1-0 Boston lead.
The Tigers (43-63) chipped away at the 6-0 deficit, as Gary Sutherland lofted a fly ball over the Green Monster in left for a two-run homer (5) in the fifth make the score 6-3. But the Red Sox added two runs in the eighth to salt away the win.
Bill Freehan hit a solo homer (9) in the fourth for Detroit.
Red Sox starter Luis Tiant went 8.1 innings for the win.
Tigers first baseman Jack Pierce went 0-for-3, extending his hitless slump to 29 at-bats in a row.
The Major Said: "You saw how quickly you can score runs in this ballpark. You blink and they're up 6-0. But that's how it goes here."
Tigers 000 120 000 3-10-0
Boston 015 000 02x 8-14-0
HR: Fisk (BOS); Freehan (DET, 9); Sutherland (DET, 5)
WP: Tiant
LP: LaGrow (5-13)
Tigers record: 43-63 (actual 46-60)
Home: 22-34
Away: 21-29
Last 10: 4-6
The Red Sox have taken the first three games of this five-game weekend series.
Lerrin LaGrow (5-13) allowed the first five Red Sox hitters to reach base in the third inning, and he was removed after just 2.1 innings of work. Boston catcher Carlton Fisk stroked a two-run triple in the frame. Fisk homered in the second inning for a 1-0 Boston lead.
The Tigers (43-63) chipped away at the 6-0 deficit, as Gary Sutherland lofted a fly ball over the Green Monster in left for a two-run homer (5) in the fifth make the score 6-3. But the Red Sox added two runs in the eighth to salt away the win.
Bill Freehan hit a solo homer (9) in the fourth for Detroit.
Red Sox starter Luis Tiant went 8.1 innings for the win.
Tigers first baseman Jack Pierce went 0-for-3, extending his hitless slump to 29 at-bats in a row.
The Major Said: "You saw how quickly you can score runs in this ballpark. You blink and they're up 6-0. But that's how it goes here."
Tigers 000 120 000 3-10-0
Boston 015 000 02x 8-14-0
HR: Fisk (BOS); Freehan (DET, 9); Sutherland (DET, 5)
WP: Tiant
LP: LaGrow (5-13)
Tigers record: 43-63 (actual 46-60)
Home: 22-34
Away: 21-29
Last 10: 4-6
Friday, August 3, 2012
Games 104 & 105: Tigers Drop Twinbill in Boston
Boston (Thu., July 31, 1975) - The Tigers racked up 12 hits but failed to score, and Roger Moret pitched 8.1 innings of shutout ball as the Boston Red Sox won Game 2 of a twi-night doubleheader, 4-0, to complete a sweep of the twinbill.
Boston won Game 1, 5-4, despite blowing a 4-0 lead.
In the nightcap, the Tigers (43-62) constantly had runners on base, but couldn't plate any against lefty Moret. They left 12 runners on base, including the bases loaded twice.
Dwight Evans hit a two-run homer for Boston in Game 2.
In the first game, the Red Sox stormed to a 4-0 lead off Tigers starter Ray Bare by the third inning, but the Tigers erased that lead with three in the fourth and one in the fifth off Bill Lee.
The Red Sox scored the eventual game-winning run in the sixth on a force out by Denny Doyle, which scored Rico Petrocelli.
Bare (3-4) took the loss in the first game, and Dave Lemanczyk (0-2) was roughed up in Game 2 in a spot start.
The Major Said: "I can't remember the last time I've seen a team get 12 hits and not score. But that's kind of how our season has gone this year."
Game 1
Tigers 000 310 000 4-6-1
Boston 022 001 00x 5-14-2
WP: Lee
SV: Drago
LP: Bare (3-4)
Game 2
Tigers 000 000 000 0-12-2
Boston 002 020 00x 4-9-0
HR: Evans (BOS)
WP: Moret
SV: Segui
LP: Lemanczyk (0-2)
Tigers record: 43-62 (actual 46-59)
Home: 22-34
Away: 21-28
Last 10: 4-6
Boston won Game 1, 5-4, despite blowing a 4-0 lead.
In the nightcap, the Tigers (43-62) constantly had runners on base, but couldn't plate any against lefty Moret. They left 12 runners on base, including the bases loaded twice.
Dwight Evans hit a two-run homer for Boston in Game 2.
In the first game, the Red Sox stormed to a 4-0 lead off Tigers starter Ray Bare by the third inning, but the Tigers erased that lead with three in the fourth and one in the fifth off Bill Lee.
The Red Sox scored the eventual game-winning run in the sixth on a force out by Denny Doyle, which scored Rico Petrocelli.
Bare (3-4) took the loss in the first game, and Dave Lemanczyk (0-2) was roughed up in Game 2 in a spot start.
The Major Said: "I can't remember the last time I've seen a team get 12 hits and not score. But that's kind of how our season has gone this year."
Game 1
Tigers 000 310 000 4-6-1
Boston 022 001 00x 5-14-2
WP: Lee
SV: Drago
LP: Bare (3-4)
Game 2
Tigers 000 000 000 0-12-2
Boston 002 020 00x 4-9-0
HR: Evans (BOS)
WP: Moret
SV: Segui
LP: Lemanczyk (0-2)
Tigers record: 43-62 (actual 46-59)
Home: 22-34
Away: 21-28
Last 10: 4-6
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Game 103: Lolich Goes All the Way Again; Tigers Win, 4-3
New York (Wed., July 30, 1975) - Mickey Lolich fired his ninth complete game of the season, and despite giving up 13 hits, he only allowed three runs as the Tigers beat the New York Yankees, 4-3, Wednesday night at Shea Stadium.
Lolich (9-12) frequently had runners on base but was able to limit the damage as the Tigers (43-60) took two of three from the Yankees.
The Tigers scored three runs in the first inning off Yankees starter Rudy May. The first four Tigers and six of the first eight reached base.
The Yankees pecked away against the Tigers left-hander, scoring single runs in the second, seventh and eighth innings. But Lolich set down the final five Yankees hitters in a row to end the ballgame.
Rookie catcher John Wockenfuss had two hits, including a triple, and three RBI for Detroit.
In the first inning, the Tigers used a mix of five singles and a hit batsman to cobble together three runs. They could have had more, but Gene Michael, the ninth man to bat in the inning, flied out with the bases loaded.
The Tigers, who took three of four from the Yankees last month in Detroit, are 8-6 against New York this season, with four more matchups to play. They are now off to Boston for a big five-game series against the Red Sox, necessitated by a slew of April rainouts.
In their last 14 games, the Tigers are 9-5.
The Major Said: "What can you say about (Lolich)? He has a rubber arm, like they say. With (John) Hiller out, I figure that the way he was going, Mickey was the best option in the ninth inning."
Tigers 300 010 000 4-11-1
NY 010 000 110 3-13-1
WP: Lolich (9-12)
LP: May
Tigers record: 43-60 (actual 46-57)
Home: 22-34
Away: 21-26
Last 10: 6-4
Lolich (9-12) frequently had runners on base but was able to limit the damage as the Tigers (43-60) took two of three from the Yankees.
The Tigers scored three runs in the first inning off Yankees starter Rudy May. The first four Tigers and six of the first eight reached base.
The Yankees pecked away against the Tigers left-hander, scoring single runs in the second, seventh and eighth innings. But Lolich set down the final five Yankees hitters in a row to end the ballgame.
Rookie catcher John Wockenfuss had two hits, including a triple, and three RBI for Detroit.
In the first inning, the Tigers used a mix of five singles and a hit batsman to cobble together three runs. They could have had more, but Gene Michael, the ninth man to bat in the inning, flied out with the bases loaded.
The Tigers, who took three of four from the Yankees last month in Detroit, are 8-6 against New York this season, with four more matchups to play. They are now off to Boston for a big five-game series against the Red Sox, necessitated by a slew of April rainouts.
In their last 14 games, the Tigers are 9-5.
The Major Said: "What can you say about (Lolich)? He has a rubber arm, like they say. With (John) Hiller out, I figure that the way he was going, Mickey was the best option in the ninth inning."
Tigers 300 010 000 4-11-1
NY 010 000 110 3-13-1
WP: Lolich (9-12)
LP: May
Tigers record: 43-60 (actual 46-57)
Home: 22-34
Away: 21-26
Last 10: 6-4
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Game 102: Medich Cures Yanks, 4-0
New York (Tue., July 29, 1975) - Doc Medich twirled 7.1 innings of shutout ball, Sparky Lyle finished it up, and the New York Yankees beat the Tigers, 4-0, at Shea Stadium Tuesday night.
Medich scattered seven hits, walked three and struck out two.
The Yankees scored a single run in the first inning and added three insurance runs in the eighth.
Thurman Munson, who was 4-for-4 on Monday, had two hits and two RBI for New York.
The Tigers (42-60) got just one runner to second base all evening.
Rookie Billy Baldwin made his big league debut for Detroit, batting third and playing right field. He went 1-for-3.
Jack Pierce went 0-for-3 and his hitless streak has extended to 26 at-bats.
Joe Coleman (3-14) started and went seven-plus innings for the Tigers.
The three-game series is squared at a victory each and will conclude Wednesday night. Two lefties are scheduled to start: Mickey Lolich for Detroit and Rudy May for New York.
The Major Said: "Couldn't do much with Doc, though we had some base runners. It was a 1-0 game most of the night so a big hit or two, and the result might have been different."
Tigers 000 000 000 0-7-1
NY 100 000 03x 4-9-0
WP: Medich
SV: Lyle
LP: Coleman (3-14)
Tigers record: 42-60 (actual 46-56)
Home: 22-34
Away: 20-26
Last 10: 6-4
Medich scattered seven hits, walked three and struck out two.
The Yankees scored a single run in the first inning and added three insurance runs in the eighth.
Thurman Munson, who was 4-for-4 on Monday, had two hits and two RBI for New York.
The Tigers (42-60) got just one runner to second base all evening.
Rookie Billy Baldwin made his big league debut for Detroit, batting third and playing right field. He went 1-for-3.
Jack Pierce went 0-for-3 and his hitless streak has extended to 26 at-bats.
Joe Coleman (3-14) started and went seven-plus innings for the Tigers.
The three-game series is squared at a victory each and will conclude Wednesday night. Two lefties are scheduled to start: Mickey Lolich for Detroit and Rudy May for New York.
The Major Said: "Couldn't do much with Doc, though we had some base runners. It was a 1-0 game most of the night so a big hit or two, and the result might have been different."
Tigers 000 000 000 0-7-1
NY 100 000 03x 4-9-0
WP: Medich
SV: Lyle
LP: Coleman (3-14)
Tigers record: 42-60 (actual 46-56)
Home: 22-34
Away: 20-26
Last 10: 6-4
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