MIN @ DET

Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers, October 10, 1987

On October 10, 1987, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-6 at Tiger Stadium in a League Championship Series game. The margin was one run. The game information lists attendance of 49,730, a running time of 209 minutes, and a day start. Conditions were recorded as 49 degrees and cloudy skies. The line score has the Minnesota Twins crossing the plate in the fourth, sixth, and seventh; the fourth brought 2 runs. The line score has the Detroit Tigers crossing the plate in the third and eighth; the third brought 5 runs. The Minnesota Twins had 8 hits and the Detroit Tigers 7, with 1 and 0 errors. The win went to Mike Henneman, allowing 0 earned runs on 1 hit in 3.0 innings. Jeff Reardon took the loss after 1.0 innings and 2 runs. No pitcher struck out more than Dan Schatzeder, who had 5. The Minnesota Twins' pitching table lists Juan Berenguer, Jeff Reardon, Dan Schatzeder, and Les Straker. For the Minnesota Twins, Gary Gaetti went 2 for 5 and 2 RBI. Tom Brunansky and Greg Gagne also homered for the Minnesota Twins. Pat Sheridan led the Detroit Tigers at the plate: 2 for 4, 1 home run, 1 double, and 2 RBI. Larry Herndon drove in 2 for the Detroit Tigers. Drew Coble worked home plate.