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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WP: Blue
LP: Coleman (3-17)
Tigers record: 48-75 (actual 49-74)
Home: 24-41
Away: 24-34
Last 10: 1-9
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