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Max Scherzer is selected by the BBWAA as the American League’s Cy Young Award winner

Max Scherzer is selected by the BBWAA as the American League’s Cy Young Award winner, receiving 28 of 30 writers’ first-place votes to finish ahead of Ranger ace Yu Darvish and Mariner starter Hisashi Iwakuma. The 29 year-old Tigers right-hander, who posted a 21-3 record with a 2.90 ERA in 32 starts for the pennant-winning club, joins Justin Verlander (2011), Denny McLain (1968-69), and Willie Hernandez (1984) as the fourth hurler to cop the prestigious pitching prize hurling for Detroit.

Toronto’s Tom Henke saves his 24th game in 24 opportunities breaking the record set by John Franco in 1988, and tied by Rob Dibble two years later. The Blue Jays edge the booming bats of the Tigers, 2 – 1, and increase their lead to 5 1/2 games over Detroit. Willie Hernandez of Detroit saved 32 consecutive games in 1984, but blown saves were not an official stat at the time.

Toronto’s Tom Henke saves his 24th game in 24 opportunities breaking the record set by John Franco in 1988, and tied by Rob Dibble two years later. The Blue Jays edge the booming bats of the Tigers, 2 – 1, and increase their lead to 5 1/2 games over Detroit. Willie Hernandez of Detroit saved 32 consecutive games in 1984, but blown saves were not an official stat at the time.

The Angels, down by eight runs in the bottom of the final frame, score nine times to beat the Tigers, 13-12. Dick Schofield, batting for the second time in the inning, completes the amazing comeback with a two-out walk-off grand slam off Willie Hernandez.

The Angels, down by eight runs in the bottom of the final frame, score nine times to beat the Tigers, 13-12. Dick Schofield, batting for the second time in the inning, completes the amazing comeback with a two-out walk-off grand slam off Willie Hernandez.

Walt Terrell and Willie Hernandez combine on a one-hitter as the Detroit Tigers blank the Minnesota Twins, 8 – 0. Tom Brunansky’s double in the 7th is the only hit. Larry Herndon and Darrell Evans hit back-to-back homers in the 4th.

Walt Terrell and Willie Hernandez combine on a one-hitter as the Detroit Tigers blank the Minnesota Twins, 8 – 0. Tom Brunansky’s double in the 7th is the only hit. Larry Herndon and Darrell Evans hit back-to-back homers in the 4th.

Willie Hernandez wins the American League Most Valuable Player Award

1984 – Willie Hernandez wins the American League Most Valuable Player Award, joining Rollie Fingers as the only relief pitchers to be named MVP and Cy Young Award winners in the same season. Kent Hrbek is second with Dan Quisenberry third. Boston Red Sox slugger Tony Armas finishes seventh, despite winning the home run and RBI titles. The last player to lead in those categories and not win was Ted Williams, twice, in the 1942 and 1947 seasons.

Willie Hernandez of the Detroit Tigers wins the 1984 American League Cy Young Award

Willie Hernandez of the Detroit Tigers wins the 1984 American League Cy Young Award

1984 – Willie Hernandez of the Detroit Tigers wins the 1984 American League Cy Young Award, edging fellow reliever Dan Quisenberry of the Kansas City Royals. Hernandez posted a 9-3 record with 32 saves and a 1.92 ERA. Hernandez becomes only the third reliever to win the award. In 1977, Sparky Lyle of the New York Yankees became the first relief pitcher to do so in the American League.

1984 – Pitchers Milt Wilcox and Willie Hernandez combine on a three-hitter to give the Detroit Tigers a 1 – 0 win and a sweep of the Kansas City Royals in the ALCS.

1984 – Pitchers Milt Wilcox and Willie Hernandez combine on a three-hitter to give the Detroit Tigers a 1 – 0 win and a sweep of the Kansas City Royals in the ALCS.

Tiger closer Willie Hernandez establishes a franchise record when he converts his 32nd consecutive save opportunity and Sparky wins his 100th

Tiger closer Willie Hernandez establishes a franchise record when he converts his 32nd consecutive save opportunity, holding New York to one run over two innings in the team’s 4-1 victory in Detroit. The mark will last for 27 years until it is broken in 2011 by Jose Valverde.

Down 4 – 0 in the 8th, the Tigers score four runs – three on a homer by Kirk Gibson – to tie the Blue Jays in Toronto. In the 10th, Dave Bergman cracks a 3-run homer and the Tigers win, 7 – 4. Willie Hernandez (9-2) wins with three innings of shutout relief.

Down 4 – 0 in the 8th, the Tigers score four runs – three on a homer by Kirk Gibson – to tie the Blue Jays in Toronto. In the 10th, Dave Bergman cracks a 3-run homer and the Tigers win, 7 – 4. Willie Hernandez (9-2) wins with three innings of shutout relief.