The Tigers outlast the Red Sox, 7 – 6. The two teams combine to use a league record-tying 42 players in the contest.

On September 15, 2000 — The Tigers outlast the Red Sox, 7 – 6. The two teams combine to use a league record-tying 42 players in the contest.

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