Evans propelled Detroit to victory. He lofted a three-run bomb in the 1st inning, clubbed a two-run home run in the 3rd inning, banged out a single which scored a run in the 5th inning and ripped a one-base hit in the 9th inning. Detroit had 18 hits for the game and Boston had 11.
Jack Morris(18-9) went 7 innings allowing 4 runs for the victory. The losing pitcher was Bob Ojeda(10-6). He allowed Detroit 6 runs in 2 innings of work.