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BOS  7
NYY  4
 CAL  7
TEX  2
 DET  8
BAL  7
 MIN  5
CHW  4
 KCR  3
@OAK  0
 MIL  5
@SEA  1
 TOR  4
CLE  3
(10)		 STL  3
@CHC  0
 CIN  1
LAD  0
 SFG  5
@HOU  4
 NYM  4
MON  3
 PIT  7
@PHI  5
Standings at end of play this day

Tiger Stadium, Attendance: 21,001

 Friday, September 16, 1988, 7:38
Time of Game: 2:54
Orioles
7
51-94
Lost 4
7th, 31 GB
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Orioles         0  1  4   1  0  0   0  0  1    7 10  0
Tigers          1  0  1   2  2  0   0  0  2    8 10  2
W: Willie Hernandez (6-5), L: Mark Thurmond (1-7)
Winning Run scored with 0 outs
 Tigers
8
78-69
Won 1
3rd, 5 GB

Batting Stats

Baltimore Orioles            AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
J Orsulak LF-RF               5   1   2   0    0   1  .300  .783   13    8    3   0   
B Anderson CF                 5   2   4   2    0   1  .213  .562   18   14    4   0   2·2B
C Ripken SS                   2   1   0   0    3   0  .263  .813   22    7    2   5   IW
E Murray 1B                   5   1   1   4    0   0  .286  .847   11    9    5   0   HR,GDP
L Sheets RF                   5   1   1   1    0   1  .231  .644   13    9    3   1   HR
  K Gerhart LF                0   0   0   0    0   0  .176  .560              0   0   
T Kennedy C                   4   0   1   0    0   1  .237  .596   25   17    3   0   
J Traber DH                   3   0   0   0    1   0  .228  .599   13    4    0   0   
C Worthington 3B              4   0   1   0    0   3  .129  .528   24   18    1   2   2B
B Ripken 2B                   2   1   0   0    0   0  .205  .519    7    4    3   1   HBP
  P Stanicek PH-2B            1   0   0   0    0   0  .240  .626    3    2    0   0   

J Ballard P                                                                   0   1
  J Tibbs P                                                                   0   0
  M Thurmond P                                                                0   0
Totals                       36   7  10   0    4   7              149   92   24  10
Batting Events
2B: C Worthington (1, off P Gibson); B Anderson 2 (11, 1 off J Morris, 1 off M Henneman).
HR: E Murray (26, off J Morris; 3rd inn, 2 on, 1 out to Deep RF); L Sheets (9, off J Morris; 2nd inn, 0 on, 0 outs to Deep RF).
IBB: C Ripken (7, by M Henneman).
HBP: B Ripken (5, by P Gibson).
TB: B Anderson 6; L Sheets 4; E Murray 4; J Orsulak 2; C Worthington 2; T Kennedy.
GIDP: E Murray (19).
RBI: E Murray 4 (79); B Anderson 2 (21); L Sheets (44).
Team LOB: 7.
With RISP: 2 for 8.
Detroit Tigers               AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
G Pettis CF                   4   2   2   0    1   0  .210  .563   19   11    3   0   3B,2B
L Salazar SS                  4   1   1   0    0   0  .272  .693   21   11    2   2   HBP
F Lynn LF                     5   2   3   4    0   1  .252  .798   18   12    3   0   HR
C Lemon RF                    2   0   0   0    0   1  .259  .755   11    7    1   0   
  D Murphy RF                 2   1   1   2    0   0  .269  .785    4    2    2   0   HR
R Knight 1B                   2   0   0   0    0   0  .218  .559    6    5    5   0   
  D Bergman PH-1B             2   0   0   0    0   0  .307  .800    5    3    1   3   
L Herndon DH                  4   1   1   1    0   1  .220  .630   17   11    0   0   HR
M Heath C                     3   0   0   0    1   0  .255  .701   13    7    7   0   
T Brookens 3B                 3   1   1   0    1   0  .247  .685   15    8    0   1   3B
J Walewander 2B               2   0   1   1    1   0  .232  .535   11    5    1   2   2B,SF

J Morris P                                                                    0   0
  P Gibson P                                                                  1   1
  M Henneman P                                                                0   0
  W Hernandez P                                                               1   0
Totals                       33   8  10   0    4   3              140   82   27   9
Batting Events
2B: J Walewander (5, off J Tibbs); G Pettis (14, off J Ballard).
3B: G Pettis (4, off J Ballard); T Brookens (5, off J Ballard).
HR: F Lynn (23, off M Thurmond; 9th inn, 1 on, 0 outs to Deep RF); L Herndon (4, off J Ballard; 4th inn, 0 on, 0 outs to Deep LF); D Murphy (3, off J Ballard; 5th inn, 1 on, 1 out to Deep LF-CF).
SF: J Walewander (1, off J Ballard).
HBP: L Salazar (3, by J Ballard).
TB: F Lynn 6; G Pettis 5; L Herndon 4; D Murphy 4; T Brookens 3; J Walewander 2; L Salazar.
RBI: F Lynn 4 (47); D Murphy 2 (13); L Herndon (19); J Walewander (6).
Team LOB: 7.
With RISP: 1 for 5.
Fielding Events
DP: 1. J Walewander-L Salazar-R Knight.
E: L Salazar 2 (9).

Pitching Stats

Baltimore Orioles             IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
J Ballard                      4.1   7   6   6    1   2   2   4.37   22   80-52   35· 1·16    8·10· 2· 0     26    -     0.99  -0.40
J Tibbs                        1.2   1   0   0    1   0   0   5.29    7   26-15    9· 1· 5    1· 5· 1· 0          0-0    1.46   0.11
M Thurmond, L (1-7)            2     2   2   2    2   1   1   4.59   10   29-12   10· 1· 1    2· 5· 1· 0          0-0    2.21  -0.62
Totals                         8    10   8   8    4   3   3          39  135-79   54· 3·22   11·20· 4· 0           -  
Detroit Tigers                IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
J Morris                       2.1   5   5   5    2   1   2   4.37   13   40-24   16· 1· 7    4· 6· 3· 0     26    -     1.04  -0.37
P Gibson                       5.1   4   1   1    1   5   0   2.99   22   87-55   31· 9·14    6· 9· 3· 0          0-0    0.89   0.15
M Henneman                     1     1   1   0    1   1   0   1.96    5   21-12    7· 3· 2    1· 2· 1· 0          2-0    3.51  -0.22
W Hernandez, W (6-5)           0.1   0   0   0    0   0   0   3.43    1    1-1     1· 0· 0    1· 0· 0· 0          1-0    1.07   0.03
Totals                         9    10   7   6    4   7   2          41  149-92   55·13·23   12·17· 7· 0          3-0
Balks: None.
WP: J Tibbs (6).
HBP: J Ballard (6; L Salazar); P Gibson (2; B Ripken).
IBB: M Henneman (10; C Ripken).
Pickoffs: None.

Other Info

Umpires: HP - John Hirschbeck, 1B - Tim Tschida, 2B - Rick Reed, 3B - Rich Garcia.
Time of Game: 2:54.
Attendance: 21,001.
Field Condition: Dry.
Start Time Weather: 70° F, Night, No Precipitation.

Lineups

   Baltimore Orioles                         Detroit Tigers                               
1. Joe Orsulak                  LF       1. Gary Pettis                  CF
2. Brady Anderson               CF       2. Luis Salazar                 SS
3. Cal Ripken                   SS       3. Fred Lynn                    LF
4. Eddie Murray                 1B       4. Chet Lemon                   RF
5. Larry Sheets                 RF       5. Ray Knight                   1B
6. Terry Kennedy                 C       6. Larry Herndon                DH
7. Jim Traber                   DH       7. Mike Heath                    C
8. Craig Worthington            3B       8. Tom Brookens                 3B
9. Billy Ripken                 2B       9. Jim Walewander               2B

   Jeff Ballard                  P          Jack Morris                   P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
b9 0 1-- RR 2,(1-0)  68% 100% 6-7 DET F. Lynn M. Thurmond Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep RF); Salazar Scores
b5 1 1-- RR 2,(1-0)  26% 54% 4-6 DET D. Murphy J. Ballard Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF-CF); Lynn Scores
t9 1 --- 9,(3-2)  -23% 32% 6-6 BAL B. Anderson M. Henneman Double to RF (Line Drive to Deep RF Line); Anderson to 3B/Adv on E6
t3 1 12- RRR 5,(0-2)  -21% 14% 2-1 BAL E. Murray J. Morris Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep RF); Anderson Scores; Ripken Scores
t9 1 1-3 RO 1,(0-0)  -15% 17% 6-6 BAL E. Murray M. Henneman Groundout: 1B-SS/Forceout at 2B; Anderson Scores/unER; Murray to 2B/Adv on E6 (throw to 1B)

Play By Play

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
Top of the 1st, Orioles Batting, Tied 0-0, Tigers' Jack Morris facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 52% 0-0 BAL J. Orsulak J. Morris Groundout: 2B-1B
t1 1 --- 1,(0-0)  -2% 50% 0-0 BAL B. Anderson J. Morris Single to 2B (Bunt to P's Left)
t1 1 1-- 6,(3-2)  -4% 46% 0-0 BAL C. Ripken J. Morris Walk; Anderson to 2B
t1 1 12- OO 2,(1-0)  9% 55% 0-0 BAL E. Murray J. Morris Ground Ball Double Play: 2B-SS-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Orioles 0, Tigers 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Tigers Batting, Tied 0-0, Orioles' Jeff Ballard facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- 3,(1-1)  9% 64% 0-0 DET G. Pettis J. Ballard Triple to CF (Fly Ball to Deep CF)
b1 0 --3 3,(1-1)  3% 67% 0-0 DET L. Salazar J. Ballard Hit By Pitch
b1 0 1-3 RO 2,(0-1)  -2% 65% 0-0 DET F. Lynn J. Ballard Groundout: 2B-SS/Forceout at 2B; Pettis Scores
b1 1 1-- O 6,(2-2)  -2% 63% 1-0 DET C. Lemon J. Ballard Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B
b1 2 1-- O 4,(1-2)  -2% 61% 1-0 DET R. Knight J. Ballard Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Orioles 0, Tigers 1.
Top of the 2nd, Orioles Batting, Behind 0-1, Tigers' Jack Morris facing 5-6-7
t2 0 --- R 1,(0-0)  -11% 50% 0-1 BAL L. Sheets J. Morris Home Run (Line Drive to Deep RF)
t2 0 --- O 5,(3-1)  2% 52% 1-1 BAL T. Kennedy J. Morris Groundout: 1B unassisted
t2 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  1% 54% 1-1 BAL J. Traber J. Morris Flyball: CF
t2 2 --- O 3,(0-2)  1% 55% 1-1 BAL C. Worthington J. Morris Strikeout Looking
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Orioles 1, Tigers 1.
Bottom of the 2nd, Tigers Batting, Tied 1-1, Orioles' Jeff Ballard facing 6-7-8
b2 0 --- O 3,(0-2)  -2% 53% 1-1 DET L. Herndon J. Ballard Strikeout Looking
b2 1 --- 6,(3-2)  3% 55% 1-1 DET M. Heath J. Ballard Walk
b2 1 1-- O 3,(0-2)  -3% 52% 1-1 DET T. Brookens J. Ballard Flyball: RF-SS/Forceout at 2B (Short RF)
b2 2 1-- O 3,(1-1)  -2% 50% 1-1 DET J. Walewander J. Ballard Foul Flyball: 3B (3B Foul)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Orioles 1, Tigers 1.
Top of the 3rd, Orioles Batting, Tied 1-1, Tigers' Jack Morris facing 9-1-2
t3 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  2% 52% 1-1 BAL B. Ripken J. Morris Flyball: RF
t3 1 --- 2,(1-0)  -3% 50% 1-1 BAL J. Orsulak J. Morris Single to LF (Line Drive to Short LF)
t3 1 1-- R 4,(1-2)  -13% 36% 1-1 BAL B. Anderson J. Morris Double to CF (Line Drive to LF-CF); Orsulak Scores
t3 1 -2- 5,(3-1)  -2% 34% 2-1 BAL C. Ripken J. Morris Walk
t3 1 12- RRR 5,(0-2)  -21% 14% 2-1 BAL E. Murray J. Morris Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep RF); Anderson Scores; Ripken Scores
Paul Gibson replaces Jack Morris pitching
t3 1 --- O 7,(3-2)  1% 14% 5-1 BAL L. Sheets P. Gibson Strikeout Swinging
t3 2 --- 4,(1-2)  -0% 14% 5-1 BAL T. Kennedy P. Gibson Single to RF (Ground Ball thru 2B-1B)
t3 2 1-- O 4,(2-1)  1% 15% 5-1 BAL J. Traber P. Gibson Flyball: 1B (2B-1B)
4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Orioles 5, Tigers 1.
Bottom of the 3rd, Tigers Batting, Behind 1-5, Orioles' Jeff Ballard facing 1-2-3
b3 0 --- 3,(0-2)  5% 20% 1-5 DET G. Pettis J. Ballard Double to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
b3 0 -2- O 2,(1-0)  -3% 16% 1-5 DET L. Salazar J. Ballard Groundout: P-1B
b3 1 -2- R 4,(1-2)  6% 22% 1-5 DET F. Lynn J. Ballard Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B); Pettis Scores
b3 1 1-- O 5,(2-2)  -3% 20% 2-5 DET C. Lemon J. Ballard Strikeout Looking
b3 2 1-- O 2,(0-1)  -2% 17% 2-5 DET R. Knight J. Ballard Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Orioles 5, Tigers 2.
Top of the 4th, Orioles Batting, Ahead 5-2, Tigers' Paul Gibson facing 8-9-1
Dwayne Murphy replaces Chet Lemon playing RF batting 4th
t4 0 --- O 13,(3-2)  1% 19% 5-2 BAL C. Worthington P. Gibson Strikeout Looking
t4 1 --- 1,(0-0)  -1% 17% 5-2 BAL B. Ripken P. Gibson Hit By Pitch
t4 1 1-- 4,(2-1)  -4% 14% 5-2 BAL J. Orsulak P. Gibson Single to RF (Ground Ball thru 2B-1B); Ripken to 3B
t4 1 1-3 R 1,(0-0)  -4% 10% 5-2 BAL B. Anderson P. Gibson Single to CF (Line Drive to SS-2B); Ripken Scores; Orsulak to 2B
t4 1 12- O 3,(2-0)  1% 11% 6-2 BAL C. Ripken P. Gibson Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B; Orsulak to 3B
t4 2 1-3 O 2,(1-0)  2% 13% 6-2 BAL E. Murray P. Gibson Flyball: CF (Deep CF)
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Orioles 6, Tigers 2.
Bottom of the 4th, Tigers Batting, Behind 2-6, Orioles' Jeff Ballard facing 6-7-8
b4 0 --- R 6,(2-2)  7% 20% 2-6 DET L. Herndon J. Ballard Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF)
b4 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 18% 3-6 DET M. Heath J. Ballard Flyball: RF (Deep RF Line)
b4 1 --- 6,(3-2)  6% 24% 3-6 DET T. Brookens J. Ballard Triple to CF (Fly Ball to Deep CF-RF)
b4 1 --3 RO 1,(0-0)  1% 25% 3-6 DET J. Walewander J. Ballard Lineout: LF/Sacrifice Fly; Brookens Scores
b4 2 --- O 7,(3-2)  -1% 24% 4-6 DET G. Pettis J. Ballard Groundout: 3B-1B
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Orioles 6, Tigers 4.
Top of the 5th, Orioles Batting, Ahead 6-4, Tigers' Paul Gibson facing 5-6-7
t5 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  2% 25% 6-4 BAL L. Sheets P. Gibson Flyball: RF
t5 1 --- O 11,(3-2)  1% 26% 6-4 BAL T. Kennedy P. Gibson Lineout: LF
t5 2 --- O 3,(2-0)  1% 27% 6-4 BAL J. Traber P. Gibson Groundout: P-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Orioles 6, Tigers 4.
Bottom of the 5th, Tigers Batting, Behind 4-6, Orioles' Jeff Ballard facing 2-3-4
b5 0 --- O 3,(2-0)  -3% 24% 4-6 DET L. Salazar J. Ballard Flyball: RF (Deep RF)
b5 1 --- 5,(2-2)  3% 28% 4-6 DET F. Lynn J. Ballard Single to CF (Line Drive to LF-CF)
b5 1 1-- RR 2,(1-0)  26% 54% 4-6 DET D. Murphy J. Ballard Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF-CF); Lynn Scores
Jay Tibbs replaces Jeff Ballard pitching; Dave Bergman pinch hits for Ray Knight (1B) batting 5th
b5 1 --- O 2,(0-1)  -2% 51% 6-6 DET D. Bergman J. Tibbs Lineout: CF (Deep CF)
b5 2 --- O 6,(3-2)  -1% 50% 6-6 DET L. Herndon J. Tibbs Flyball: CF (Short CF)
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Orioles 6, Tigers 6.
Top of the 6th, Orioles Batting, Tied 6-6, Tigers' Paul Gibson facing 8-9-1
Dave Bergman moves from PH to 1B
t6 0 --- O 3,(0-2)  3% 53% 6-6 BAL C. Worthington P. Gibson Strikeout Swinging
t6 1 --- O 3,(1-1)  2% 56% 6-6 BAL B. Ripken P. Gibson Flyball: LF (Short LF)
t6 2 --- O 2,(1-0)  2% 57% 6-6 BAL J. Orsulak P. Gibson Flyball: RF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Orioles 6, Tigers 6.
Bottom of the 6th, Tigers Batting, Tied 6-6, Orioles' Jay Tibbs facing 7-8-9
b6 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -3% 54% 6-6 DET M. Heath J. Tibbs Groundout: SS-1B
b6 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 52% 6-6 DET T. Brookens J. Tibbs Flyball: RF (CF-RF)
b6 2 --- 3,(1-1)  4% 55% 6-6 DET J. Walewander J. Tibbs Double to LF (Fly Ball to Short LF Line)
b6 2 -2- 4,(3-0)  1% 56% 6-6 DET G. Pettis J. Tibbs Walk
b6 2 12- 5,(1-2)  2% 59% 6-6 DET L. Salazar J. Tibbs Wild Pitch; Walewander to 3B; Pettis to 2B
b6 2 -23 O 6,(2-2)  -9% 50% 6-6 DET L. Salazar J. Tibbs Flyball: LF
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Orioles 6, Tigers 6.
Top of the 7th, Orioles Batting, Tied 6-6, Tigers' Paul Gibson facing 2-3-4
t7 0 --- O 3,(0-2)  4% 54% 6-6 BAL B. Anderson P. Gibson Strikeout Swinging
t7 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  3% 57% 6-6 BAL C. Ripken P. Gibson Flyball: CF (Deep CF-RF)
t7 2 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 59% 6-6 BAL E. Murray P. Gibson Groundout: 3B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Orioles 6, Tigers 6.
Bottom of the 7th, Tigers Batting, Tied 6-6, Orioles' Mark Thurmond facing 3-4-5
Mark Thurmond replaces Jay Tibbs pitching
b7 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  -4% 55% 6-6 DET F. Lynn M. Thurmond Strikeout Swinging
b7 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  -3% 52% 6-6 DET D. Murphy M. Thurmond Groundout: SS-1B (SS-2B)
b7 2 --- O 3,(2-0)  -2% 50% 6-6 DET D. Bergman M. Thurmond Flyball: LF (Short LF)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Orioles 6, Tigers 6.
Top of the 8th, Orioles Batting, Tied 6-6, Tigers' Paul Gibson facing 5-6-7
t8 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  5% 55% 6-6 BAL L. Sheets P. Gibson Groundout: 1B-P
t8 1 --- O 5,(1-2)  3% 58% 6-6 BAL T. Kennedy P. Gibson Strikeout Swinging
t8 2 --- 4,(3-0)  -3% 55% 6-6 BAL J. Traber P. Gibson Walk
t8 2 1-- 5,(3-1)  -7% 49% 6-6 BAL C. Worthington P. Gibson Double to LF (Line Drive to Deep LF); Traber to 3B
Mike Henneman replaces Paul Gibson pitching; Pete Stanicek pinch hits for Billy Ripken (2B) batting 9th
t8 2 -23 O 3,(1-1)  12% 60% 6-6 BAL P. Stanicek M. Henneman Flyball: LF (Short LF)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Orioles 6, Tigers 6.
Bottom of the 8th, Tigers Batting, Tied 6-6, Orioles' Mark Thurmond facing 6-7-8
Pete Stanicek moves from PH to 2B
b8 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  -4% 56% 6-6 DET L. Herndon M. Thurmond Flyball: CF (Deep CF)
b8 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  -3% 52% 6-6 DET M. Heath M. Thurmond Flyball: CF (Deep CF)
b8 2 --- 5,(3-1)  2% 55% 6-6 DET T. Brookens M. Thurmond Walk
b8 2 1-- 4,(3-0)  4% 59% 6-6 DET J. Walewander M. Thurmond Walk; Brookens to 2B
b8 2 12- O 2,(0-1)  -9% 50% 6-6 DET G. Pettis M. Thurmond Groundout: 3B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Orioles 6, Tigers 6.
Top of the 9th, Orioles Batting, Tied 6-6, Tigers' Mike Henneman facing 1-2-3
t9 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  6% 56% 6-6 BAL J. Orsulak M. Henneman Strikeout Swinging
t9 1 --- 9,(3-2)  -23% 32% 6-6 BAL B. Anderson M. Henneman Double to RF (Line Drive to Deep RF Line); Anderson to 3B/Adv on E6
t9 1 --3 4,(3-0)  -1% 31% 6-6 BAL C. Ripken M. Henneman Intentional Walk
t9 1 1-3 RO 1,(0-0)  -15% 17% 6-6 BAL E. Murray M. Henneman Groundout: 1B-SS/Forceout at 2B; Anderson Scores/unER; Murray to 2B/Adv on E6 (throw to 1B)
Willie Hernandez replaces Mike Henneman pitching
t9 2 -2- O 1,(0-0)  3% 19% 7-6 BAL L. Sheets W. Hernandez Groundout: 1B-P
1 run, 1 hit, 2 errors, 1 LOB. Orioles 7, Tigers 6.
Bottom of the 9th, Tigers Batting, Behind 6-7, Orioles' Mark Thurmond facing 2-3-4
Ken Gerhart replaces Larry Sheets (RF) playing LF batting 5th; Joe Orsulak moves from LF to RF
b9 0 --- 2,(1-0)  13% 32% 6-7 DET L. Salazar M. Thurmond Single to LF (Line Drive)
b9 0 1-- RR 2,(1-0)  68% 100% 6-7 DET F. Lynn M. Thurmond Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep RF); Salazar Scores
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Orioles 7, Tigers 8.

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Play-by-Play Explanation

  • RoB- This gives the baserunner (Runners on Base) configuration at the start of the play. "1-3" would mean runners on first and third. Clicking on this will show the defensive players and baserunners on the field for this play.
  • R/O- This has a "O" for every out on the play and an "R" for every run that scored on the play. Some plays will have both in no particular order.
  • Pit- When available, the number of pitches in this plate appearance. Clicking on this number will show the sequence of pitches thrown including, when available, things like runner going, ball blocked, attempted pickoffs and the like. We believe this data to be as accurate as humanly possible, but there are going to be some errors in the data, so please take it with a grain of salt. Clicking on this will show the defensive players and baserunners on the field for this play.
  • wWPA- Winning Team's Win Probability Added. The amount that this play increased or decreased the eventual winning team's probability of winning the game. More About Win Probability Added
  • wWE- Winning Team's Win Expectancy. The probability of the eventual winning team winning the game prior to this play given two average teams playing each other. More About Win Probability Added
  • Score- The score from the perspective of the batting team.
  • Batter- The batter at the plate when this play occurred. If the play is a baserunning event, then the batter's name will be repeated as indicated by quotes.
  • Pitcher- The pitcher on the mound when this play occurred.
  • Play Detail- This is an explanation of the play that occurred. In some cases, batted ball location and type will be indicated within parentheses. Again, these are best efforts to the record the game as it happened. Also, plays made on the baserunners (including the batter as a baserunner) will be indicated in parentheses after the baserunner's name. Advancement of baserunners is given in cases where the advancement is not easily deduced or obvious from the play. For example, advancement for a walk will not be given, but for a single or double it will be given.

Please report any issues or strangeness you see with the description of plays given above. We have tested several hundred different types of plays, but, in all likelihood, there are still some errors or misinterpretations of the play-by-play data.

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In some cases, the results from play-by-play data will contradict results in the official record. The official record has many, many errors, but we have not undertaken to reconcile those errors. Pitch-by-pitch data should not be taken as completely accurate, though we believe it to be as accurate as is currently possible.

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