Win: Greg McNally (16-9) Loss: Joe Wood (6-13)
Save: Walt Hendrick (36)
Inning: 1 Detroit Joe Wood pitching. Jack Nelson singles past the first baseman. Jack Nelson is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Mark Kraus strikes out. Craig Ley grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 1 Kansas City Greg McNally pitching. Chuck Dietzel reached on a 2-base throwing error by Lee Aguayo. Chris Walsh pops out to the shortstop. Willie Gibson grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted) - great play by the first baseman to prevent a single! Chuck Dietzel advances to third on the play. George Hall strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Detroit Mike Will singles to left field. Jim Maul hits an infield single to the second baseman. Adrian Gajkowski grounds into a force play to the second baseman. Jim Maul is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Jim Gideon grounds out to the second baseman. Mike Will scores. Adrian Gajkowski advances to second on the play. Lee Aguayo grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Kansas City Frank Keller flies out to the center fielder. Tony Mohardt singles to right field. Danny Rios strikes out. Dave Heaverlo pops out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Detroit Greg McNally walks. Jack Nelson singles to right field. Greg McNally advances to third on the hit. Mark Kraus pops out to the third baseman. Craig Ley singles to left field. Greg McNally scores. Jack Nelson advances to third on the hit. Mike Will walks. Jim Maul strikes out. Adrian Gajkowski strikes out. Runners left on base: 3 Inning: 3 Kansas City Joe Wood strikes out. Chuck Dietzel grounds out to the second baseman. Chris Walsh grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Detroit Jim Gideon flies out to the center fielder. Lee Aguayo flies out to the left fielder. Greg McNally grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Kansas City Willie Gibson flies out to the center fielder. George Hall strikes out. Frank Keller grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Detroit Jack Nelson flies out to the center fielder. Mark Kraus flies out to the left fielder. Craig Ley grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Kansas City Tony Mohardt grounds out to the second baseman. Danny Rios singles to center field. Dave Heaverlo grounds into a force play to the pitcher. Danny Rios is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Joe Wood strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Detroit Mike Will singles to center field. Jim Maul strikes out. Adrian Gajkowski walks. Jim Gideon singles to right field. Mike Will scores. Adrian Gajkowski advances to third on the hit. Lee Aguayo grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Adrian Gajkowski scores. Jim Gideon advances to second on the play. Passed ball. Jim Gideon advances to third. Greg McNally strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Kansas City Chuck Dietzel singles to right field. Chuck Dietzel is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Chris Walsh strikes out. Willie Gibson strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Detroit Jack Nelson hits a home run. Mark Kraus grounds out to the shortstop. Craig Ley grounds out to the second baseman. Mike Will walks. Jim Maul flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Kansas City George Hall grounds out to the third baseman. Frank Keller singles to left field. Frank Keller is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Tony Mohardt strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Detroit Adrian Gajkowski hits a home run. Jim Gideon flies out to the right fielder. Lee Aguayo singles to right field. Lee Aguayo steals second. Stan Trout comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of the certain circumstances stamina rule which states SP should be immediately pulled when tired and a runner is on at least 2nd. Greg McNally flies out to the center fielder. Jack Nelson grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Kansas City Danny Rios pops out to the second baseman. Dave Heaverlo flies out to the center fielder. Bob Umphlett is pinch hitting for Stan Trout. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 7 inning. Bob Umphlett bunts for a base hit. Chuck Dietzel flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 Detroit Tommy Laydon pitching. Mark Kraus walks. Craig Ley grounds into a force play to the second baseman. Mark Kraus is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Mike Will singles to left field. Jim Maul flies out to the center fielder. Adrian Gajkowski flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 9 Kansas City Chris Walsh flies out to the left fielder. Willie Gibson walks. Bill Raleigh is pinch hitting for George Hall. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats. Bill Raleigh flies out to the left fielder. Frank Keller reached on a fielding error by Jim Maul. Passed ball. Willie Gibson advances to third. Frank Keller advances to second. Tony Mohardt singles to right field. Willie Gibson scores. Frank Keller scores. Danny Rios hits a home run. Tony Mohardt scores. Walt Hendrick comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Dave Heaverlo singles to center field. Richie Zisk is pinch hitting for Tommy Laydon. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat. Richie Zisk strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Detroit total runners LOB: 9 Kansas City total runners LOB: 5
Batting:HR - Jack Nelson (25), Adrian Gajkowski (20). Baserunning: SB - Lee Aguayo (3).CS - Jack Nelson (5). Fielding: E - Jim Maul, Lee Aguayo.PB - Jim Maul.
Detroit Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Joe Peters improves in contact_vs_lefty Bill Musselman did not respond to coaching in velocity Al May did not respond to coaching in velocity Jeff Eichelberger did not respond to coaching in control Herman Knudson did not respond to coaching in SS
Kansas City Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: Buster Samuel did not respond to coaching in control Bill Juul improves in contact_vs_righty Buster Samuel did not respond to coaching in control Mickey Davey did not respond to coaching in velocity