The Tigers’ Willie Horton clouts an 11th-inning two-run home run to beat Minnesota, 5 – 3, in the opener of two. In the nightcap, Joe Coleman pitches 11 shutout innings against Minnesota before Aurelio Rodriguez’s home run gives him the 1 – 0 win. This is the third win in a row for the Tigers on 11th-inning homers. Rodriguez hit one to start the streak.