Win: Tony Escobar (9-10) Loss: John Stratton (7-12)
Save: Donny Wright (33)
Inning: 1 Cleveland John Stratton pitching. Matt Hovlik hits an infield single to the third baseman. Billy Simmons grounds into a force play to the second baseman. Matt Hovlik is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Woody Taitt grounds into a 3-6-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 1 Detroit Tony Escobar pitching. Leroy Morney grounds out to the shortstop. Charlie Mason walks. Charlie Mason is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Louis Burgee lines out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Cleveland Mike Smith singles to center field. Akira Ikeuchi grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Mike Smith is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Bucky Hentgen pops out to the second baseman. Roberto Moreira singles to left field. Akira Ikeuchi advances to third on the hit. Jackie Clark singles to right field. Akira Ikeuchi scores. Tony Escobar grounds into a force play to the third baseman. Roberto Moreira is out at third base. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 2 Detroit March McKechnie grounds out to the third baseman. Whitey Bligh hits an infield single to the second baseman. Aubrey Smith grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Whitey Bligh is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Pen Gilliard flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Cleveland Matt Hovlik flies out to the right fielder. Billy Simmons flies out to the left fielder. Woody Taitt walks. Mike Smith singles to right field. Akira Ikeuchi strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 3 Detroit Gary Harrington strikes out. John Stratton strikes out. Leroy Morney strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Cleveland Bucky Hentgen grounds out to the third baseman. Roberto Moreira strikes out. Jackie Clark flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Detroit Charlie Mason grounds out to the second baseman. Louis Burgee singles to left field. March McKechnie pops out to the shortstop. Whitey Bligh strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Cleveland Tony Escobar strikes out. Matt Hovlik flies out to the right fielder. Billy Simmons pops out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Detroit Aubrey Smith is hit by a pitch. Pen Gilliard grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Aubrey Smith advances to second on the play. Gary Harrington flies out to the right fielder. John Stratton strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Cleveland Woody Taitt flies out to the left fielder. Mike Smith strikes out. Akira Ikeuchi flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Detroit Leroy Morney strikes out. Charlie Mason walks. Louis Burgee strikes out. March McKechnie grounds out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Cleveland Bucky Hentgen flies out to the right fielder. Roberto Moreira flies out to the center fielder. Jackie Clark singles to right field. Tony Escobar grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Detroit Whitey Bligh grounds out to the shortstop. Aubrey Smith doubles to left field. Pen Gilliard grounds out to the second baseman. Aubrey Smith advances to third on the play. Gary Harrington strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Cleveland Matt Hovlik pops out to the first baseman. Billy Simmons pops out to the shortstop. Woody Taitt grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Detroit John Stratton grounds out to the pitcher. Leroy Morney strikes out. Charlie Mason singles to right field. Charlie Mason steals second. Louis Burgee doubles to right field. Charlie Mason scores. March McKechnie flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 Cleveland Mike Smith strikes out. Akira Ikeuchi singles to center field. Tyson VanRobays 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 1st. Bucky Hentgen grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Akira Ikeuchi advances to second on the play. Roberto Moreira singles to center field. Akira Ikeuchi scores. Jackie Clark lines out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 Detroit Donny Wright comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Whitey Bligh singles to center field. Aubrey Smith flies out to the left fielder. Pen Gilliard strikes out. Gary Harrington flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Cleveland total runners LOB: 6 Detroit total runners LOB: 7
Cleveland Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Jim Lajoie improves in velocity Dick Wilhelm did not respond to coaching in contact_vs_lefty Charles Ison did not respond to coaching in velocity Danny Hollins improves in arm
Detroit Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: C+ Improvements: Jerry Blackwell did not respond to coaching in speed Robert Sloan did not respond to coaching in speed Walter Ball did not respond to coaching in control March Ballou improves in contact_vs_righty Robert Sloan improves in 1B