Win: Jack Behney (9-1) Loss: Lorenz Freuchen (6-8)
Inning: 1 Washington Lorenz Freuchen pitching. Mike Paxton flies out to the right fielder - great play by the right fielder to prevent a double! Mike Gehrig flies out to the right fielder. Anthony Mann grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 1 Detroit Jack Behney pitching. Jim Barnes lines out to the shortstop. Stan Haselman strikes out. Red Williams flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Washington John Goodwin pops out to the first baseman. George Culp singles to center field. Matt McWilliams hits a home run. George Culp scores. Lefty Cox grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Brian Finley grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Detroit Jamie Pitlock walks. Richie Nitz strikes out. Wally Sanicki grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Jamie Pitlock advances to second on the play. Phil Brown strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Washington Jack Behney grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Mike Paxton grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Mike Gehrig flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Detroit Ad Killins reached on a fielding error by Anthony Mann. Lorenz Freuchen lays down a bunt. The pitcher fields the ball, Ad Killins forced out at second (SS covering 2nd). Jim Barnes walks. Stan Haselman grounds out to the shortstop. Lorenz Freuchen advances to third on the play. Jim Barnes advances to second on the play. Red Williams pops out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 4 Washington Anthony Mann grounds out to the third baseman. John Goodwin singles to left field. George Culp grounds out to the pitcher. John Goodwin advances to second on the play. Matt McWilliams singles to center field. John Goodwin scores. Lefty Cox flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Detroit Jamie Pitlock strikes out. Richie Nitz flies out to the center fielder. Wally Sanicki walks. Phil Brown strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Washington Brian Finley strikes out. Jack Behney doubles to left field. Mike Paxton walks. Mike Gehrig grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Detroit Ad Killins singles to right field. Lorenz Freuchen fails to lay down the sacrifice. There are now 2 strikes. Lorenz Freuchen flies out to the left fielder. Ad Killins steals second. Jim Barnes strikes out. Stan Haselman strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Washington Anthony Mann grounds out to the shortstop. John Goodwin grounds out to the second baseman. George Culp strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Detroit Red Williams singles to left field. Jamie Pitlock strikes out. Richie Nitz pops out to the second baseman. Wally Sanicki strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Washington Leo Litt comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Matt McWilliams pops out to the third baseman. Lefty Cox grounds out to the second baseman. Brian Finley singles to center field. Jack Behney flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Detroit Phil Brown grounds out to the second baseman. Ad Killins walks. Al Butler is pinch hitting for Leo Litt. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 7 inning. Al Butler strikes out. Ad Killins is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Washington Harold Goldfarb pitching. Mike Paxton singles to center field. Mike Gehrig singles to right field. Mike Paxton advances to third on the hit. Anthony Mann grounds out to the shortstop. Mike Paxton scores. Mike Gehrig advances to second on the play. John Goodwin hits a home run. Mike Gehrig scores. Norlis Morejon comes in from the bullpen to pitch. George Culp singles to right field. Fred Cheeves is pinch hitting for Matt McWilliams. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats. Fred Cheeves grounds out to the pitcher. George Culp advances to second on the play. Lefty Cox walks. Brian Finley flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 8 Detroit Jim Barnes walks. Stan Haselman pops out to the third baseman. Jim Barnes is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Red Williams grounds out to the third baseman - great play by the third baseman to prevent a single! Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Washington Jack Behney grounds out to the third baseman. Mike Paxton strikes out. Mike Gehrig strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Detroit Jamie Pitlock flies out to the left fielder. Richie Nitz flies out to the right fielder. Wally Sanicki singles to left field. Phil Brown strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Washington total runners LOB: 5 Detroit total runners LOB: 7
Game Notes Matt McWilliams is injured and is expected to be out 41 days.
Washington Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B RP Mentor Grade: B+ Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Kevin Scanlan did not respond to coaching in velocity Ricky Stephenson did not respond to coaching in range Jack Aleno did not respond to coaching in speed John Landrum did not respond to coaching in range Rabbit Comellas did not respond to coaching in power_vs_righty Armando Spilman did not respond to coaching in power_vs_righty
Detroit Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: B Batter Mentor Grade: B+ Improvements: Darren Murphy did not respond to coaching in control By Kellner did not respond to coaching in range Homer Ussat did not respond to coaching in power_vs_lefty Sam Beane did not respond to coaching in velocity Jay Brown did not respond to coaching in contact_vs_lefty Lawson Millbarge did not respond to coaching in velocity