Friday, October 26, 2007

June 12th, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Tigers Win After Fast Start in Boston
Gehringer ignites Detroit offense as Bridges quiets BoSox Bats

Tigers.......... 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 6 7 2
Red Sox......... 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 - 3 10 1

Charlie Gehringer (pictured) hit 2 doubles and had 4 RBI and Tommy Bridges completed the game without help from the bullpen as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Boston Red Sox by the score of 6 to 3 at Fenway Park. Detroit claimed the early lead in the first inning scoring 3 runners on 2 hits. The key at-bat was by Gehringer who deflated the spirits of the hometown crowd when he doubled bringing in two baserunners. Boston could do no damage in the bottom of the 9th. Bridges(6-5) was the winner allowing 3 runs for the game. Gordon Rhodes(4-7) took the loss. He pitched 6 innings and surrendered 5 hits and 3 walks.

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