Detroit @ New York

Network: Tigers Baseball Network
Announcers: George Kell, Al Kaline
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 8.4 (Converted Cable SLP/VHS Master)
Notes: Includes commercials... Carried by Cadillac affilate WWTV.

Games Notes

Yankees stroll by the Tigers 4-1.

New York converts walks into a sweep despite collecting just 3 hits. Walks come back to haunt Detroit starter Frank Tanana. Rickey Henderson and Ron Kittle each deliver 2-run HRs following walks. Henderson's comes in the 3rd.

After Terry Harper tags Bob Shirley for a solo HR in the top of the 4th, Kittle delivers his shot after a leadoff walk to Dave Winfield. Shirley, Tim Stoddard and Dave Righetti combine to check the Tigers on 5 hits.


Starting pitchers:
Tigers - Tanana
Yankees - Shirley

Winning pitcher: Shirley (1-0)
Losing pitcher: Tanana (2-1)