Detroit came into Cleveland needing one victory or a Baltimore loss to clinch the division crown. Scheduled to pitch in the two game set were Joe Coleman and Mickey Lolich.
Tuesday, September 28. TheTigers roared out of the box, giving Joe Coleman a four run lead in the first. Gates Brown, flirting with .400, tripled home two runs ad then scored ahead of Norm Cash's 45th homer of the season. The Tigers picked up two more in the second and then exploded on the Indians for eight runs in the fith. Aurelio Rodriguez hit a two run homer (17). The Gater tripled with the bases loaded and scored on a Cash sacrifice fly. Joe Coleman (27-4, 2.64) didnt give up a hit until the fifth and only three altogether. Steve Hargan (4-9, 5.50) was completely ineffective as the Tigers clinched the American League East. Tigers 15 Indians 0
Wednesday, September 29. With the division clinched, Mickey Lolich was passed to save him for the first game of the playoffs. Les Cain instead was given an oppurtunity to even his record. He was not able to do it. The Tigers again struck in the first inning, courtesy of a Gates Brown three run homer (15). That was to be the extent of the Tiger scoring. The Indians stuck back in the fourth. Kurt Bevacqua led off the inning with his 3rd homer. Lou Camilli singled home another and Fred Stanley two more. The Indians picked up another in the 7th on a Ted Uhlaender pinch hit single. Vince Colbert (13-3, 4.54) pitched five innings for the win. Phil Hennigan pitched the last two for his 13th save. Indians 5 Tigers 3
I want to personally thank everyone who participated in this season. Win or lose, I have never had more fun doing a baseball simulation. Hope to see everyone in the next season.
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