Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell hit back to back homers for the third time in a month

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On August 5, 1986 — After Detroit wins the opener, 6 – 5, game two starts off with Detroit’s first two hitters – Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell – belting homers off Cleveland’s Jose Roman. It is the third time in a month this has occurred. Whitaker hits another as Detroit wins the shootout, 11 – 9.

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Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell hit back to back homers for the third time in a month

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