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Tigers
@ Royals
Royals Stadium
May 8, 1984
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers, played on May 8, 1984 at Royals Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 8, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Detroit Tigers
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| Home Team |
Kansas City Royals
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 8, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Tue |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Detroit Tigers |
| Home Team | Kansas City Royals |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Jack Morris |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Buddy Black |
| Ballpark | Royals Stadium |
| City | Kansas City |
| State | MO |
| Attendance | 14,304 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 35 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Joe Brinkman 1B: Larry McCoy 2B: Nick Bremigan 3B: Vic Voltaggio |
Detroit Tigers Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lou Whitaker | Second Baseman |
| Alan Trammell | Shortstop |
| Barbaro Garbey | First Baseman |
| Lance Parrish | Catcher |
| Larry Herndon | Left Fielder |
| Darrell Evans | DH |
| Chet Lemon | Center Fielder |
| Kirk Gibson | Right Fielder |
| Tom Brookens | Third Baseman |
| Sparky Anderson | Manager |
Kansas City Royals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Pat Sheridan | Center Fielder |
| Darryl Motley | Right Fielder |
| Jorge Orta | Left Fielder |
| Hal McRae | DH |
| Frank White | Second Baseman |
| Steve Balboni | First Baseman |
| Don Slaught | Catcher |
| Tucker Ashford | Third Baseman |
| U L Washington | Shortstop |
| Dick Howser | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Tigers
@ Royals
Royals Stadium
May 8, 1984
Top 1
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Whitaker vs. Black
Whitaker hits a ball on the ground towards first. Balboni scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Whitaker for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Trammell vs. Black
Trammell hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ashford fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garbey vs. Black
Garbey takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Parrish vs. Black
Black fires to first and has Garbey trapped. There's the throw to White who tags Garbey for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sheridan vs. Morris
Sheridan hits a popup towards third. Brookens settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Motley vs. Morris
Motley hits a ball on the ground towards short. Trammell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Orta vs. Morris
Orta hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McRae vs. Morris
There's a wild pitch. Orta moves to second. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
McRae vs. Morris
McRae strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parrish vs. Black
Parrish hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Black fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herndon vs. Black
Herndon hits a ball on the ground towards short. Washington scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Evans vs. Black
Evans hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Lemon vs. Black
Lemon strikes out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
White vs. Morris
White hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Balboni vs. Morris
There goes White. The throw from Parrish and he is out, Trammell applying the tag. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Balboni vs. Morris
Balboni hits a fly ball into right field. Gibson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Slaught vs. Morris
Slaught hits a ball on the ground towards third. Brookens fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gibson vs. Black
Gibson strikes out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brookens vs. Black
Brookens hits a ball on the ground towards short. Washington scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Whitaker vs. Black
Whitaker hits a popup towards short. Washington settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashford vs. Morris
Ashford strikes out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Washington vs. Morris
Washington takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sheridan vs. Morris
There goes Washington. The throw from Parrish and he is safe. Washington steals second. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Sheridan vs. Morris
Sheridan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Whitaker scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Washington moves to third. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Motley vs. Morris
Motley strikes out. View Play
Top 4
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Trammell vs. Black
Trammell hits a fly ball into right field. Motley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garbey vs. Black
Garbey strikes out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parrish vs. Black
Parrish hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Herndon vs. Black
Herndon hits a fly ball into center field. Sheridan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Orta vs. Morris
Orta hits a ball on the ground towards first. Garbey scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Orta for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McRae vs. Morris
McRae hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
White vs. Morris
White hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. McRae moves to second. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Balboni vs. Morris
Balboni takes first base on ball four. McRae moves to third. White moves to second. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Slaught vs. Morris
Slaught hits a ball on the ground towards short. Trammell fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 5
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Evans vs. Black
Evans hits a fly ball into left field. Orta settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lemon vs. Black
Lemon hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gibson vs. Black
Gibson hits a fly ball into center field. Sheridan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brookens vs. Black
Brookens hits a ball on the ground towards short. Washington fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashford vs. Morris
Ashford hits a popup towards first. Garbey settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Washington vs. Morris
Washington hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Lemon. Washington reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Sheridan vs. Morris
Sheridan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Brookens fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Motley vs. Morris
Motley hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Washington scores. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Orta vs. Morris
There goes Motley. The throw from Parrish and he is out, Trammell applying the tag. View Play
Top 6
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Whitaker vs. Black
Whitaker hits a fly ball into left field. Orta settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Trammell vs. Black
Trammell hits a fly ball into left field. Orta settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garbey vs. Black
Garbey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Parrish vs. Black
Parrish hits a fly ball into center field. Sheridan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Orta vs. Morris
Orta hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McRae vs. Morris
McRae hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Morris fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
White vs. Morris
White hits a fly ball into center field. Lemon settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Balboni vs. Morris
Balboni hits a ball on the ground towards short. Trammell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Tigers, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herndon vs. Black
Herndon hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Evans vs. Black
Evans hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Herndon moves to third. View Play -
Tigers, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Lemon vs. Black
Lemon hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Herndon scores. Evans moves to second. View Play -
Tigers, 1 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Gibson vs. Black
Gibson strikes out. View Play -
Tigers, 1 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Brookens vs. Black
Brookens hits a popup towards short. Washington settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 1 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Whitaker vs. Black
Whitaker takes first base on ball four. Evans moves to third. Lemon moves to second. View Play -
Tigers, 1 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Trammell vs. Quisenberry
Dan Quisenberry now pitching.
Trammell hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A grand slam home run. View Play -
Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garbey vs. Quisenberry
Garbey hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. White scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Slaught vs. Morris
Slaught hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Morris fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashford vs. Morris
Ashford hits a ball on the ground towards short. Trammell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Washington vs. Morris
Washington hits a ball on the ground towards short. Trammell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parrish vs. Quisenberry
Parrish strikes out. View Play -
Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herndon vs. Quisenberry
Herndon hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Evans vs. Quisenberry
Evans hits a ball on the ground towards first. Balboni fields it, throws to second for one, and back over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 8
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Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sheridan vs. Morris
Sheridan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Brookens fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Motley vs. Morris
Motley hits a ball on the ground towards short. Trammell scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Orta vs. Morris
Orta strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lemon vs. Quisenberry
Lemon strikes out. View Play -
Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gibson vs. Quisenberry
Gibson hits a fly ball into center field. Sheridan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brookens vs. Quisenberry
Brookens hits a ball on the ground towards short. Washington scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McRae vs. Morris
McRae strikes out. View Play -
Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
White vs. Morris
White hits a fly ball into center field. Lemon settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Tigers, 5 - Royals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Balboni vs. Morris
Balboni hits a fly ball into right field. Gibson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/8/1984 -- Detroit at Kansas City (N)
Detroit AB R H RBI Kansas City AB R H RBI
Whitaker L, 2b 3 1 0 0 Sheridan P, cf 4 0 0 0
Trammell A, ss 4 1 1 4 Motley D, rf 4 0 1 1
Garbey B, 1b 3 0 1 0 Orta J, lf 4 1 2 1
Parrish L, c 4 0 1 0 McRae H, dh 4 0 1 0
Herndon L, lf 4 1 2 0 White F, 2b 4 0 2 0
Evans D, dh 4 1 2 0 Balboni S, 1b 3 0 0 0
Lemon C, cf 4 1 2 1 Slaught D, c 3 0 0 0
Gibson K, rf 4 0 0 0 Ashford T, 3b 3 0 0 0
Brookens T, 3b 4 0 0 0 Washington U, ss 2 1 1 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
34 5 9 5 31 2 7 2
Detroit 000 000 500 -- 5
Kansas City 000 011 000 -- 2
Detroit IP H R ER BB SO
Morris J (W) 9.0 7 2 2 2 5
Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO
Black B (L) 6.2 7 4 4 2 4
Quisenberry D 2.1 2 1 1 0 2
DP -- Detroit 1, Kansas City 1
LOB -- Detroit 4, Kansas City 4
2B -- Washington U
HR -- Orta J, Trammell A
SB -- Washington U
CS -- Garbey B, White F, Motley D
WP -- Morris J
T -- 2:35
A -- 14304
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