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Red Sox
@ Tigers
Briggs Stadium
June 3, 1944
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox, played on June 3, 1944 at Briggs Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | June 3, 1944 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Boston Red Sox
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| Home Team |
Detroit Tigers
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | June 3, 1944 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sat |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Boston Red Sox |
| Home Team | Detroit Tigers |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Tex Hughson |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Joe Orrell |
| Ballpark | Briggs Stadium |
| City | Detroit |
| State | MI |
| Attendance | 3,695 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 17 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Red Jones 1B: Cal Hubbard 2B: (none) 3B: Charlie Berry |
Boston Red Sox Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jim Bucher | Third Baseman |
| Pete Fox | Right Fielder |
| George Metkovich | Center Fielder |
| Bob Johnson | Left Fielder |
| Bobby Doerr | Second Baseman |
| Joe Cronin | First Baseman |
| Hal Wagner | Catcher |
| Skeeter Newsome | Shortstop |
| Tex Hughson | Pitcher |
| Joe Cronin | Manager |
Detroit Tigers Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Al Unser | Second Baseman |
| Doc Cramer | Center Fielder |
| Eddie Mayo | Shortstop |
| Rudy York | First Baseman |
| Pinky Higgins | Third Baseman |
| Jimmy Outlaw | Left Fielder |
| Don Ross | Right Fielder |
| Paul Richards | Catcher |
| Joe Orrell | Pitcher |
| Steve O'Neill | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Red Sox
@ Tigers
Briggs Stadium
June 3, 1944
Top 1
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Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bucher vs. Orrell
Bucher takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Fox vs. Orrell
Fox hits a ball on the ground towards third. Higgins fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metkovich vs. Orrell
Metkovich hits a popup towards first. York settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Johnson vs. Orrell
Johnson strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Unser vs. Hughson
Unser hits a popup towards third. Bucher settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cramer vs. Hughson
Cramer strikes out. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mayo vs. Hughson
Mayo hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Metkovich. Mayo reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
York vs. Hughson
York hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Mayo scores. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Higgins vs. Hughson
Higgins takes first base on ball four. York moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Outlaw vs. Hughson
Outlaw strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doerr vs. Orrell
Doerr hits a fly ball into center field. Cramer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cronin vs. Orrell
Cronin hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wagner vs. Orrell
Wagner hits a ball on the ground towards first. York juggles the ball. That's an error on York. Cronin moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Newsome vs. Orrell
Newsome hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Richards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Hughson vs. Orrell
Hughson takes first base on ball four. Cronin moves to third. Wagner moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 0 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Bucher vs. Orrell
Bucher hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Cronin scores. Wagner scores. Hughson moves to third. Two runs are unearned. View Play -
Red Sox, 2 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Fox vs. Orrell
Fox hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Hughson scores. Bucher moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Metkovich vs. Orrell
Metkovich hits a ball on the ground towards first. York scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Metkovich for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ross vs. Hughson
Ross hits a fly ball into left field. Johnson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Richards vs. Hughson
Richards strikes out. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metro vs. Hughson
Charlie Metro pinch hits for Joe Orrell.
Metro hits a line drive into center field. Metkovich picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Metkovich. Metro moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Unser vs. Hughson
Unser hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Doerr settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Mooty
Jake Mooty now pitching.
Johnson hits a fly ball into center field. Cramer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doerr vs. Mooty
Doerr takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cronin vs. Mooty
Cronin takes first base on ball four. Doerr moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wagner vs. Mooty
Wagner hits a fly ball into right field. Ross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Newsome vs. Mooty
Newsome hits a popup in front of the plate. Richards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cramer vs. Hughson
Cramer hits a popup towards third. Bucher settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mayo vs. Hughson
Mayo hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cronin scoops it up and throws to first, with Hughson covering, for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
York vs. Hughson
York takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Higgins vs. Hughson
Higgins hits a fly ball into right field. Fox settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hughson vs. Mooty
Hughson hits a fly ball into left field. Outlaw settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bucher vs. Mooty
Bucher hits a fly ball into center field. Cramer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fox vs. Mooty
Fox takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metkovich vs. Mooty
Metkovich hits a fly ball into right field. Ross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Outlaw vs. Hughson
Outlaw hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bucher fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ross vs. Hughson
Ross hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Richards vs. Hughson
Richards hits a ball on the ground towards center. Metkovich fields it and throws to second to catch Ross for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mooty vs. Hughson
Mooty hits a fly ball into center field. Metkovich settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Mooty
Johnson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cramer. Johnson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Doerr vs. Mooty
Doerr hits a ball on the ground towards short. Mayo scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Johnson moves to third. View Play -
Red Sox, 3 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Cronin vs. Mooty
Cronin hits a fly ball into center field. Cramer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Johnson scores. View Play -
Red Sox, 4 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wagner vs. Mooty
Wagner hits a fly ball into left field. Outlaw settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Red Sox, 4 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Unser vs. Hughson
Unser hits a popup towards third. Bucher settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 4 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cramer vs. Hughson
Cramer hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cronin scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Cramer for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 4 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mayo vs. Hughson
Mayo hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Metkovich. Mayo reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Red Sox, 4 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
York vs. Hughson
York hits a popup towards short. Newsome settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Red Sox, 4 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Newsome vs. Mooty
Newsome takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Red Sox, 4 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hughson vs. Mooty
Hughson bunts towards first. York scoops it up and throws to first, with Unser covering, for the out. Newsome moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 4 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bucher vs. Mooty
Bucher hits a ball on the ground towards first. York scoops it up and throws to first, with Mooty covering, for the out. Newsome moves to third. View Play -
Red Sox, 4 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Fox vs. Mooty
There's a wild pitch. Newsome scores. View Play -
Red Sox, 5 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fox vs. Mooty
Fox hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cramer. Fox reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Red Sox, 5 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Metkovich vs. Mooty
Metkovich hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cramer. Metkovich reaches second base with a double. Fox scores. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Johnson vs. Gillespie
Bob Gillespie now pitching.
Johnson hits a fly ball into right field. Ross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Higgins vs. Hughson
Higgins hits a ball on the ground towards short. Newsome scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Outlaw vs. Hughson
Outlaw hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ross vs. Hughson
Ross hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Outlaw moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Richards vs. Hughson
Richards hits a popup in front of the plate. Wagner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Gillespie vs. Hughson
Gillespie strikes out. View Play
Top 7
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Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Doerr vs. Gillespie
Doerr takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cronin vs. Gillespie
Cronin hits a ball on the ground towards second. Unser scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wagner vs. Gillespie
Wagner hits a fly ball into left field. Outlaw settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Unser vs. Hughson
Unser strikes out. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cramer vs. Hughson
Cramer hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mayo vs. Hughson
Mayo hits a fly ball into center field. Metkovich settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
York vs. Hughson
York hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cramer moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Higgins vs. Hughson
Higgins strikes out. View Play
Top 8
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Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Newsome vs. Gillespie
Newsome takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hughson vs. Gillespie
Hughson bunts towards the mound. Gillespie fields it and throws to first for the out. Newsome moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bucher vs. Gillespie
Bucher hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Unser settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Fox vs. Gillespie
Fox takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Metkovich vs. Gillespie
Metkovich hits a fly ball into left field. Outlaw settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Outlaw vs. Hughson
Outlaw hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ross vs. Hughson
Ross hits a fly ball into left field. Johnson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Richards vs. Hughson
Richards hits a ball on the ground towards short. Newsome fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hostetler vs. Hughson
Chuck Hostetler pinch hits for Bob Gillespie.
Hostetler hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bucher fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Hogsett
Chief Hogsett now pitching.
Johnson is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Doerr vs. Hogsett
Doerr hits a ball on the ground and there's an error on the play. Johnson moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Red Sox, 6 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cronin vs. Hogsett
Cronin hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Johnson scores. Doerr moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Red Sox, 7 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wagner vs. Hogsett
Wagner takes first base on ball four. Doerr moves to third. Cronin moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 7 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Newsome vs. Hogsett
Newsome hits a fly ball into right field. Ross settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 7 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Hughson vs. Hogsett
Hughson strikes out. View Play -
Red Sox, 7 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Bucher vs. Hogsett
Bucher hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A grand slam home run. View Play -
Red Sox, 11 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fox vs. Hogsett
Fox hits a popup towards short. Mayo settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Red Sox, 11 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Unser vs. Hughson
Unser takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Red Sox, 11 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cramer vs. Hughson
Cramer hits a popup towards short. Newsome settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Red Sox, 11 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mayo vs. Hughson
Mayo takes first base on ball four. Unser moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 11 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
York vs. Hughson
York hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Unser moves to third. Mayo moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 11 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Higgins vs. Hughson
Higgins hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Hughson fields it and throws to home to get Unser. Mayo moves to third. York moves to second. View Play -
Red Sox, 11 - Tigers, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Outlaw vs. Hughson
Outlaw hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Hughson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 6/3/1944 -- Boston at Detroit (D)
Boston AB R H RBI Detroit AB R H RBI
Bucher J, 3b 5 1 2 6 Unser A, 2b 4 0 0 0
Fox P, rf 4 1 2 1 Cramer D, cf 5 0 1 0
Metkovich G, cf 5 0 1 1 Mayo E, ss 4 1 2 0
Johnson B, lf 4 2 1 0 York R, 1b 4 0 3 1
Doerr B, 2b 3 1 0 0 Higgins P, 3b 4 0 0 0
Cronin J, 1b 4 2 2 2 Outlaw J, lf 5 0 2 0
Wagner H, c 4 2 0 0 Ross D, rf 4 0 2 0
Newsome S, ss 3 1 0 0 Richards P, c 4 0 0 0
Hughson T, p 2 1 0 0 Orrell J, p 0 0 0 0
Metro C, ph 1 0 1 0
Mooty J, p 1 0 0 0
Gillespie B, p 1 0 0 0
Hostetler C, ph 1 0 0 0
Hogsett C, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
34 11 8 10 38 1 11 1
Boston 030 012 005 -- 11
Detroit 100 000 000 -- 1
Boston IP H R ER BB SO
Hughson T (W) 9.0 11 1 1 4 6
Detroit IP H R ER BB SO
Orrell J (L) 2.0 3 3 0 2 1
Mooty J 3.2 3 3 3 4 0
Gillespie B 2.1 0 0 0 3 0
Hogsett C 1.0 2 5 0 1 1
E -- York R, Metkovich G, Unser A
DP -- Detroit 1
LOB -- Boston 9, Detroit 14
2B -- Mayo E 2, Johnson B, Fox P, Metkovich G
HR -- Bucher J
SH -- Hughson T 2
HBP -- by Hogsett C (Johnson B)
WP -- Mooty J
T -- 2:17
A -- 3695
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