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."
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
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