Top 1

• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bailor vs. Wilcox
  
  Bailor hits a fly ball into center field. LeFlore settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Woods vs. Wilcox
  
  Woods takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Howell vs. Wilcox
  
  Howell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Woods moves to second. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Horton vs. Wilcox
  
  Horton hits a line drive towards third. Rodriguez reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Mayberry vs. Wilcox
  
  Mayberry strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  LeFlore vs. Moore
  
  LeFlore hits a line drive towards the mound. Moore reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Whitaker vs. Moore
  
  Whitaker takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Staub vs. Moore
  
  Staub strikes out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Thompson vs. Moore
  
  Thompson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Mayberry scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Thompson for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Velez vs. Wilcox
  
  Velez takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Ashby vs. Wilcox
  
  There goes Velez. The throw from Parrish and he is out, Trammell applying the tag. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ashby vs. Wilcox
  
  Ashby strikes out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McKay vs. Wilcox
  
  McKay hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gomez vs. Wilcox
  
  Gomez hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of LeFlore. Gomez reaches second base with a double. McKay goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bailor vs. Wilcox
  
  Bailor hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Whitaker scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kemp vs. Moore
  
  Kemp hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Parrish vs. Moore
  
  Parrish hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Velez who is chasing the ball. Parrish reaches third base with a triple. Kemp goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Wockenfuss vs. Moore
  
  Wockenfuss hits a ball on the ground towards third. Howell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Rodriguez vs. Moore
  
  Rodriguez hits a fly ball towards cemter. Bailor catches it and throws to home to double up Parrish. View Play 

Top 3

• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Woods vs. Wilcox
  
  Woods hits a ball on the ground towards first. Thompson scoops it up and throws to first, with Wilcox covering, for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howell vs. Wilcox
  
  Howell hits a fly ball into left field. Kemp settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Horton vs. Wilcox
  
  Horton hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Mayberry vs. Wilcox
  
  Mayberry hits a fly ball into center field. LeFlore settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Trammell vs. Moore
  
  Trammell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  LeFlore vs. Moore
  
  LeFlore hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Trammell moves to second. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Whitaker vs. Moore
  
  Whitaker hits a line drive into right field. That will be extra bases. Velez fumbles the ball. That's a triple and an error on Velez. Trammell scores. LeFlore goes all the way around to score. Whitaker moves all the way to home. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Staub vs. Moore
  
  Staub is hit by the pitch. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Thompson vs. Moore
  
  Thompson hits a fly ball into left field. Woods settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kemp vs. Moore
  
  Kemp strikes out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Parrish vs. Moore
  
  Parrish hits a popup, foul, towards first. Mayberry settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Velez vs. Wilcox
  
  Velez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Ashby vs. Wilcox
  
  Ashby hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Velez moves to second. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  McKay vs. Wilcox
  
  McKay hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wilcox fields it and throws to third for the out. Ashby moves to second. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Gomez vs. Wilcox
  
  Gomez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Ashby moves to third. McKay moves to second. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Bailor vs. Wilcox
  
  Bailor hits a fly ball into right field. Wockenfuss settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Woods vs. Wilcox
  
  Woods hits a ball on the ground towards first. Thompson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Woods for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wockenfuss vs. Moore
  
  Wockenfuss hits a fly ball into left field. Woods settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rodriguez vs. Moore
  
  Rodriguez hits a fly ball into right field. Velez settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Trammell vs. Moore
  
  Trammell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. McKay scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howell vs. Wilcox
  
  Howell strikes out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Horton vs. Wilcox
  
  Horton hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Whitaker settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mayberry vs. Wilcox
  
  Mayberry hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Whitaker scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  LeFlore vs. Moore
  
  LeFlore hits a fly ball into center field. Bailor settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Whitaker vs. Moore
  
  Whitaker hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. McKay scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Staub vs. Moore
  
  Staub hits a fly ball into center field. Bailor settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Velez vs. Wilcox
  
  Velez hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Wockenfuss. Velez reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Ashby vs. Wilcox
  
  Ashby hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Whitaker scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Velez moves to third. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 1 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  McKay vs. Wilcox
  
  McKay hits a ball on the ground towards first. Thompson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats McKay for the out. Velez scores. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gomez vs. Wilcox
  
  Gomez hits a fly ball into right field. Wockenfuss settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thompson vs. Moore
  
  Thompson hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kemp vs. Moore
  
  Kemp hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Parrish vs. Murphy
  
  Tom Murphy now pitching.
  
  Parrish hits a fly ball into right field. Velez settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Corcoran vs. Murphy
  
  Tim Corcoran pinch hits for John Wockenfuss.
  
  Corcoran hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Kemp moves to second. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Rodriguez vs. Murphy
  
  Rodriguez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. McKay fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 7

• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bailor vs. Wilcox
  
  Tim Corcoran now playing right field.
  
  Bailor hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rodriguez fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Woods vs. Wilcox
  
  Woods hits a popup, foul, towards third. Rodriguez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howell vs. Wilcox
  
  Howell hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of LeFlore. Howell reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Horton vs. Wilcox
  
  Horton hits a fly ball into right field. Corcoran settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Trammell vs. Murphy
  
  Trammell takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  LeFlore vs. Murphy
  
  LeFlore hits a line drive into left field. Woods settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Whitaker vs. Murphy
  
  Whitaker hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. McKay fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 8

• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mayberry vs. Wilcox
  
  Mayberry hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rodriguez fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Velez vs. Wilcox
  
  Velez hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rodriguez fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ashby vs. Wilcox
  
  Ashby hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  McKay vs. Wilcox
  
  McKay hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Whitaker scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Staub vs. Murphy
  
  Staub hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. McKay scoops it up and throws to first, with Murphy covering, for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thompson vs. Murphy
  
  Thompson hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Velez. Thompson reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Kemp vs. Murphy
  
  Kemp hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Murphy fields it and has Thompson trapped. There's the throw to Howell who throws to Gomez, who tags Thompson for the out. Kemp moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Parrish vs. Murphy
  
  Parrish hits a fly ball into right field. Velez settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gomez vs. Wilcox
  
  Gomez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bailor vs. Wilcox
  
  Bailor hits a ball on the ground towards second base. Whitaker fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Woods vs. Wilcox
  
  Woods hits a ball on the ground towards first. Thompson fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Howell vs. Wilcox
  
  There's a wild pitch. Woods moves to second. View Play 
• Blue Jays, 2 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Howell vs. Wilcox
  
  Howell is called out on strikes. View Play 

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         Game of 8/24/1978 -- Toronto at Detroit (N)

  Toronto            AB  R  H RBI    Detroit            AB  R  H RBI
Bailor B, cf          5  0  0  0   LeFlore R, cf         4  1  1  0   
Woods A, lf           4  0  0  0   Whitaker L, 2b        3  1  1  2   
Howell R, 3b          5  0  2  0   Staub R, dh           3  0  0  0   
Horton W, dh          4  0  1  0   Thompson J, 1b        4  1  2  1   
Mayberry J, 1b        4  0  0  0   Kemp S, lf            4  1  2  0   
Velez O, rf           3  1  2  0   Parrish L, c          4  0  1  1   
Ashby A, c            4  0  2  0   Wockenfuss J, rf      2  0  0  0   
McKay D, 2b           4  1  1  1   Corcoran T, ph-rf     1  0  1  0   
Gomez L, ss           4  0  3  1   Rodriguez A, 3b       3  0  0  0   
                                   Trammell A, ss        2  1  1  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     37  2 11  2                        30  5  9  4

Toronto          010 001 000 --  2
Detroit          013 001 00x --  5

  Toronto              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Moore B (L)*          5.0  7  5  4  1  2
Murphy T              3.0  2  0  0  1  0

  Detroit              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Wilcox M (W)          9.0 11  2  2  2  4
  * Pitched to 2 batters in 6th

E -- Velez O
DP -- Toronto 3
LOB -- Toronto 10, Detroit 4
2B -- Gomez L, Velez O, Howell R, Thompson J
3B -- Parrish L, Whitaker L
HR -- Thompson J
CS -- Velez O
HBP -- by Moore B (Staub R)
WP -- Wilcox M
T -- 2:16
A -- 13314

    

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