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FINAL
Aug 20, 1987

Box Score

123456789RHE
MIN000000000060
DET10141001-8100
win:D. Alexander (DET)loss:J. Niekro (MIN)

Scoring Summary

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    1
    Kirk Gibson grounds out to first baseman Kent Hrbek. Pat Sheridan scores.[1 run][2 outs]
    01
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    3
    Darrell Evans out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Tom Brunansky. Tom Brookens scores.[1 run][2 outs]
    02
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    4
    Jim Morrison singles on a line drive to center fielder Kirby Puckett. Alan Trammell scores.[1 run]
    03
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    4
    Chet Lemon doubles (21) on a ground ball to left fielder Dan Gladden. Jim Morrison scores. Dave Bergman scores.[2 runs]
    05
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    4
    Pat Sheridan singles on a line drive to center fielder Kirby Puckett. Chet Lemon scores. Tom Brookens to 3rd.[1 run]
    06
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    5
    Tom Brookens out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Tom Brunansky. Matt Nokes scores. Dave Bergman to 3rd.[1 run][2 outs]
    07
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    8
    Pat Sheridan hits a home run (6).[1 run]
    08

Player Stats

Minnesota Twins logoHITTINGHABRRBIKBBHRLOBAVG
1Dan GladdenLF14000001.253
2Greg GagneSS04002003.272
3Kirby PuckettCF24000002.313
4Kent Hrbek1B03000101.271
5Gary Gaetti3B03000002.257
Mark DavidsonRF01001000.271
6Roy SmalleyDH13000100.284
7Tom BrunanskyRF03002002.262
Al Newman3B01000001.214
8Steve Lombardozzi2B23000000.243
9Sal ButeraC03000002.196
TOTAL6320052014
Minnesota Twins logoPITCHINGIPHRERKBBHRPCERA
Joe NiekroRHP3.1766310284.72
Roy SmithRHP1.2211210164.73
George FrazierRHP2.0000110134.93
Keith AthertonRHP1.011120184.01
TOTAL8.0108883165
Detroit Tigers logoHITTINGHABRRBIKBBHRLOBAVG
1Pat SheridanRF35220013.295
2Darrell EvansDH04012003.251
3Kirk GibsonLF04011100.281
Mike Heath2B00000000.281
4Alan TrammellSS23100003.330
Johnny GrubbPH-LF01000000.193
5Matt NokesC14102003.292
6Jim Morrison2B-SS14112001.260
7Dave Bergman1B24100000.307
8Chet LemonCF12121100.286
9Tom Brookens3B01110101.248
TOTAL10328883114
Detroit Tigers logoPITCHINGIPHRERKBBHRPCERA
Doyle AlexanderRHP8.0500420443.96
Mike HennemanRHP1.010010062.08
TOTAL9.060052050

Play-by-Play

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  • TOP 1
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    BATTER OUT — Dan Gladden out to center fielder Chet Lemon.[1 out]
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    STRIKEOUT — Greg Gagne strikes out swinging.[2 outs]
    00
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    SINGLE — Kirby Puckett singles on a line drive to center fielder Chet Lemon.
    00
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    FLYOUT — Kent Hrbek flies out to third baseman Tom Brookens.[3 outs]
    00
  • BOTTOM 1
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    DOUBLE — Pat Sheridan doubles (17) on a line drive to right fielder Tom Brunansky.
    00
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    BATTER OUT — Darrell Evans out to center fielder Kirby Puckett. Pat Sheridan to 3rd.[1 out]
    00
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    GROUNDOUT — Kirk Gibson grounds out to first baseman Kent Hrbek. Pat Sheridan scores.[1 run][2 outs]
    01
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    SINGLE — Alan Trammell singles on a ground ball to left fielder Dan Gladden.
    01
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    STRIKEOUT — Matt Nokes strikes out swinging.[3 outs]
    01
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Team Stats

0Runs8
6Hits10
0Errors0
.188Batting Avg.313
32At Bats32
0Extra-base Hits5
0Home Runs1
0Runs-Batted-In8
2Walks3
0Stolen Bases1
5Strikeouts8
7Left on Base8
6Total Bases17

Game Details

Thursday, August 20, 1987 · 3:33 AM
Comerica Park · Detroit, MI
attendance: 45,804 (111.5%)