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The 1987 Toronto Blue Jays, managed by Jimy Williams, missed the playoffs after finishing the MLB regular season in 2nd place in the AL East with a 96-66 record.
The Detroit Tigers squared off 7 times against the Toronto Blue Jays in an epic run to capture the American League Eastern Division title during the final week of the 1987 season. The last three games were at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, with the Tigers sweeping the Blue Jays to win the title on the last game of the season on a 1-0 victory. The pitchers were Frank Tanana for the Tigers and Jimmy Key for the Blue Jays. Both went the distance, pitching incredible games. But this was the game of Frank Tanana's career, and the Blue Jays could not get anything going against him. The Tigers lone run was a bases empty home run early in the game from Larry Herdon. That run is not shown on this video.
The video is the ABC national broadcast featuring Al Michaels, Jim Palmer, and Tim McCarver. No copyright infringement intended.
Ernie Harwell calls the final inning as Detroit clinches the division in a 1–0 victory over Toronto in front of
Detroit Tigers Clinch 1987 AL East / Ernie Harwell calls the final inning as Detroit clinches the division in a 1–0 victory over Toronto in front of 51,005 fans at Tiger Stadium on Sunday afternoon, October 4. Frank Tanana pitched a complete game shutout, and outfielder Larry Herndon hit a second-inning solo home run for the game's only run.
Blue Jays trying to turn-around big losing streak in last week of the season and...
NBC Game of the Week: Blue Jays at Tigers / Blue Jays trying to turn-around big losing streak in last week of the season and make the post-season. The Tigers are red-hot and hoping to overtake them on the season's final weekend. Enjoy this great NBC Baseball Game of the Week
Doyle Alexander throws 10 2/3 innings in this one. Clancy throws 7 shutout innings.
Tigers...
Tigers (Alexander) at Blue Jays (Clancy) / Doyle Alexander throws 10 2/3 innings in this one. Clancy throws 7 shutout innings.
Tigers had blown the two prior games, but they pull this one out - 3-2 in 13 innings.
The Tigers go to Exhibition Stadium in Toronto a couple of games behind the Blue...
Tigers (Terrell) at Blue Jays (Stieb) Game Of The Week - Vin Scully / The Tigers go to Exhibition Stadium in Toronto a couple of games behind the Blue Jays. Neither Terrell or Stieb last beyond the third inning. Henneman blows the save in the 9th, giving up 3 runs. Tigers had a 9-7 lead going into the 9th.
Frank Tanana goes 7 shutout innings, but the bullpen can't hold on, and the Jays...
Tigers (Tanana) at Blue Jays (Key) / Frank Tanana goes 7 shutout innings, but the bullpen can't hold on, and the Jays win 3-2. This is the second to last start of the regular season for Tanana and Key, who will meet again on the final day of the season.
