Win: Leon Legg (18-11) Loss: Mike Keener (2-4)
Save: John Wells (9)
Inning: 1 Boston Mike Keener pitching. Eddie Brantley strikes out. Jarrod Sutherland singles to left field. Terry Parnham grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 1 Detroit Leon Legg pitching. Ad Killins walks. Ad Killins is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Ken Wyrostek flies out to the left fielder. Jack Hadley grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Boston Roberto Craig flies out to the center fielder. John Miles singles to left field. John Miles is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Ron Jones walks. Larry Gardner flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Detroit Sam Starr reached on a 2-base fielding error by Eddie Brantley. Sam Starr steals third. Josias Lugo singles past the shortstop. Sam Starr scores. Danny Smith flies out to the center fielder. Troy Roberts singles to left field. Josias Lugo is thrown out trying to advance to third by the left fielder. Brian Pellagrini doubles to right field. Mike Keener grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 3 Boston Sheriff Lopez grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Leon Legg strikes out. Eddie Brantley singles to right field. Jarrod Sutherland walks. Terry Parnham walks. Roberto Craig flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 3 Inning: 3 Detroit Ad Killins strikes out. Ken Wyrostek grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Jack Hadley pops out to the first baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Boston John Miles singles to left field. John Miles steals second. Ron Jones hits a home run. John Miles scores. Larry Gardner singles to left field. Sheriff Lopez grounds into a 5-4-3 double play. Leon Legg strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Detroit Sam Starr strikes out. Josias Lugo singles to right field. Danny Smith singles to center field. Josias Lugo advances to third on the hit. Troy Roberts grounds out to the shortstop. Josias Lugo scores. Danny Smith advances to second on the play. Brian Pellagrini strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Boston Eddie Brantley walks. Jarrod Sutherland grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Eddie Brantley is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Terry Parnham flies out to the center fielder. Roberto Craig singles to center field. Jarrod Sutherland advances to third on the hit. John Miles walks. Ron Jones strikes out. Runners left on base: 3 Inning: 5 Detroit Mike Keener strikes out. Ad Killins grounds out to the second baseman. Ken Wyrostek grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Boston Larry Gardner singles past the first baseman. Sheriff Lopez walks. Leon Legg lays a bunt down the first base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Eddie Brantley pops out to the shortstop. Jarrod Sutherland triples. Larry Gardner scores. Sheriff Lopez scores. Terry Parnham grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Detroit Jack Hadley doubles to right field. Sam Starr singles to right field. Jack Hadley is thrown out at the plate by the right fielder. Sam Starr steals second. Josias Lugo singles to right field. Sam Starr scores. Danny Smith grounds into a force play to the first baseman. Josias Lugo is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Troy Roberts grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Boston Roberto Craig flies out to the center fielder. John Miles grounds out to the second baseman. Ron Jones singles to right field. Larry Gardner walks. Sheriff Lopez grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Larry Gardner is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 7 Detroit Brian Pellagrini singles to left field. Tex Mahoney is pinch hitting for Mike Keener. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because he is tired. Tex Mahoney grounds out to the shortstop. Brian Pellagrini advances to second on the play. Ad Killins strikes out. Ken Wyrostek pops out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Boston Mel Pennyfeather pitching. Erv Lasher is pinch hitting for Leon Legg. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because he is tired. Erv Lasher grounds out to the catcher. Eddie Brantley grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Jarrod Sutherland singles to right field. Terry Parnham walks. Roberto Craig strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 8 Detroit Chick Ardizoia pitching. Jack Hadley flies out to the right fielder. Sam Starr strikes out. Josias Lugo singles to center field. Danny Smith pops out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 Boston John Miles pops out to the shortstop. Ron Jones grounds out to the second baseman. Larry Gardner strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Detroit John Wells comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Troy Roberts triples. The defense is playing the infield in. Brian Pellagrini grounds out to the shortstop. The defense is playing the infield in. Karl Davis is pinch hitting for Mel Pennyfeather. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat. Karl Davis grounds out to the shortstop. Ad Killins strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Boston total runners LOB: 12 Detroit total runners LOB: 7
Batting:3B - Jarrod Sutherland (5).HR - Ron Jones (6).GIDP - Terry Parnham, Sheriff Lopez. Baserunning: SB - John Miles (14).CS - John Miles (3). Fielding: E - Eddie Brantley.
Game Notes John Wells is injured and is expected to be out 26 days.
Boston Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: George Johnston improves in power_vs_lefty John Boucher did not respond to coaching in endurance Fred Wilshusen improves in power_vs_righty Tony Brill did not respond to coaching in power_vs_lefty Jim Ackley improves in contact_vs_righty Andy Martinez did not respond to coaching in control Gil Konerko did not respond to coaching in CF
Detroit Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: C+ Improvements: Dave Allen did not respond to coaching in velocity Hensley Horne did not respond to coaching in control Jay Jordan improves in power_vs_righty Dave Allen did not respond to coaching in endurance Blicero Weissmann did not respond to coaching in velocity Willis Davis improves in power_vs_righty Willis Davis did not respond to coaching in 1B