September 24, 1985: Tigers (90-61) at Yankees (85-65)

45,618 fans were treated to a fine game at YANKEE STADIUM as only one run separated the combatants at game's end. The New York Yankees won by the slimmest of margins, 3 to 2. 

Phil Niekro(13-12) had a solid outing for New York. He went 8 innings and surrended up 7 hits and 4 walks and gave up 2 homeruns. Detroit was set down quietly in the 9th. 

Dave Righetti gained credit for his 34th save. Todd Crane(16-9) was tagged with the loss.