Sunday, July 24, 1938

Tigers use 17 runs, 30 hits to sweep DH from A's

TIGERS 7-10, Philadelphia 3-3 (DH)
at Philadelphia, PA

Game 1
DET   200 200 120 = 7-15-1
PHI    020 000 010 = 3-6-0
WP- Auker (5-6); LP- Ross
HR- Greenberg, DET (27; 1st inning; 1 on, 2 out)

The Tigers banged out 15 hits in overwhelming the A's in Game 1. Hank Greenberg's two-run homer in the first inning set the tone. Elden Auker went seven-plus innings to earn the victory. Jo-Jo White had four hits and two RBI, while Mark Christman had three hits and one RBI.

Game 2
DET   020 200 330 = 10-15-0
PHI    000 020 001 = 3-9-4
WP- Bridges (5-4); LP- Caster
HR- none

The Tigers continued their assault on A's pitching in the nightcap. Four players collected three hits each, while Pete Fox (one of those players) had three RBI. Tommy Bridges tossed his second complete game of the season, scattering nine hits while walking three and striking out five.


White had four hits and two RBI in Game 1