[Nick Soulis]

Series #133



1984 Detroit Tigers
Record: 104-58
Finish: World Champions
Manager: Sparky Anderson
Ball Park: Tiger Stadium
WAR Leader: Allan Trammell (6.8)
Franchise Record: 10-9
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/1984.shtml

2005 San Diego Padres
Record: 82-80
Finish: Lost in NLDS
Manager: Bruce Bochy
Ball Park: Petco Park
WAR Leader: Brian Giles (4.9)
Franchise Record: 1-1
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/2005.shtml
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Tigers Survive Scare To Dispose Padres In 7
Down 3-1 In Series Tigers Power Back




Game 1
At Tiger Stadium
2005 San Diego Padres 0
1984 Detroit Tigers 9
WP: D. Petry (1-0) LP: J. Peavy (0-1)
HR: L. Parrish (1), K. Gibson (1)
POG: Dan Petry (6.2 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 K, 98 P)
1984 Tigers Lead Series 1-0

In a dominant performance at the Field of Dreams, the 1984 Detroit Tigers claimed Game 1 of their best-of-seven series against the 2005 San Diego Padres with a resounding 9-0 victory. Dan Petry, the Tigers' starter, was nothing short of spectacular, tossing 6.2 innings of shutout baseball while fanning nine batters and allowing just two hits. The Tigers broke the game wide open with a seven-run fifth inning, highlighted by Lance Parrish’s three-run homer and Alan Trammell’s two-run double. Kirk Gibson added to the onslaught with a solo shot in the seventh. San Diego's Jake Peavy struggled, giving up seven earned runs over 4.2 innings. The Tigers' offense was efficient, with Lou Whitaker leading the charge with three hits, as they took a 1-0 lead in the series. The game, played under the lights of a historic Tiger Stadium, had 40,373 fans in attendance on a chilly October evening, with a cool breeze blowing out to left field.

Game 2
At Tiger Stadium
2005 San Diego Padres 1
1984 Detroit Tigers 2
WP: M. Wilcox (1-0) LP: A. Eaton (0-1) S: W. Hernandez (1)
HR: B. Giles (1)
POG: Milt Wilcox (6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 92 P)
1984 Tigers Lead Series 2-0

The 1984 Detroit Tigers took a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven series against the 2005 San Diego Padres with a gritty 2-1 victory in Game 2 at the Field of Dreams. Milt Wilcox was outstanding for Detroit, hurling six innings of one-run ball while striking out eight. The game remained scoreless until the sixth inning when San Diego's Brian Giles broke the deadlock with a solo home run. However, the Tigers responded swiftly in the bottom half of the inning, capitalizing on an error and a double by Chet Lemon to plate two runs, highlighted by Lance Parrish’s sacrifice fly. The Tigers' bullpen, led by Willie Hernandez, shut down the Padres the rest of the way to seal the win. Despite Adam Eaton’s strong outing for San Diego, allowing no earned runs over six innings, the Padres' offense couldn't muster enough to overcome Detroit’s pitching. The series now shifts to Petco Park in San Diego, with the Tigers in firm control.

Game 3
At Petco Park
1984 Detroit Tigers 1
2005 San Diego Padres 10
WP: B. Lawrence (1-0) LP: J. Morris (0-1)
HR: L. Parrish (2), K. Greene (1), M. Sweeney (1), D. Roberts (1)
POG: Mike Sweeney (4-5, HR, 5 RBI, R)
1984 Tigers Lead Series 2-1

The 2005 San Diego Padres stormed back into their best-of-seven series against the 1984 Detroit Tigers with a resounding 10-1 victory in Game 3 at Petco Park. Mark Sweeney led the charge for San Diego, going 4-for-5 with a home run and five RBIs, including a two-run blast in the first inning that set the tone. The Padres’ offense was relentless, tallying 15 hits, with Dave Roberts and Brian Giles also contributing with multi-hit games. San Diego pitcher Brian Lawrence was effective, allowing just one run on six hits over six innings. Detroit's Jack Morris struggled, giving up six runs in five innings, as the Padres capitalized on every mistake. The victory cuts the Tigers' series lead to 2-1, with momentum now shifting to the Padres as they look to even the series in Game 4.

Game 4
At Petco Park
1984 Detroit Tigers 4
2005 San Diego Padres 6
WP: W. Williams (1-0) LP: J. Berenguer (0-1) S: T. Hoffman (1)
HR: None
POG: Woody Williams (5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 7 K, 81 P)
Series Tied 2-2

In Game 4 of this thrilling Field of Dreams best-of-seven series, the 2005 San Diego Padres evened the series at 2-2 with a gritty 6-4 victory over the 1984 Detroit Tigers at Petco Park. The Padres broke the game open with a six-run fifth inning, highlighted by Damian Jackson’s bases-clearing double, which provided all the offense they would need. Woody Williams delivered a solid start, allowing just one run over five innings, while Trevor Hoffman slammed the door shut in the final two frames for the save. Despite a late surge from the Tigers in the eighth inning, the Padres held on to secure the win, sending the raucous San Diego crowd into a frenzy and setting the stage for a pivotal Game 5.

Game 5
At Petco Park
1984 Detroit Tigers 5
2005 San Diego Padres 8 (10 inn)
WP: B. Falkenborg (1-0) LP: W. Hernandez (0-1)
HR: D. Roberts (2), K. Greene (2)
POG: Jake Peavy (6 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K, 109 P)
2005 Padres Lead Series 3-2

In a thrilling Game 5 of the Field of Dreams series, the 2005 San Diego Padres edged the 1984 Detroit Tigers 8-5 in extra innings, seizing a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven matchup. Under the rainy skies at Petco Park, Padres ace Jake Peavy dominated early, tossing six scoreless innings with ten strikeouts. The Tigers, however, staged a late-game comeback, scoring four runs in the seventh inning to tie the game. The Padres held firm, with Dave Roberts delivering the decisive blow—a dramatic three-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the tenth off Willie Hernandez, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. The Padres' clutch performance now puts them one win away from clinching the series, with the action set to return to Tiger Stadium for Game 6.

Game 6
At Tiger Stadium
2005 San Diego Padres 1
1984 Detroit Tigers 5
WP: M. Wilcox (2-0) LP: A. Eston (0-2)
HR: L. Whitaker (1), K. Gibson (2)
POG: Milt Wilcox (6.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K, 96 P)
Series Tied 3-3

In a pivotal Game 6 of the Field of Dreams series, the 1984 Detroit Tigers kept their championship hopes alive with a 5-1 victory over the 2005 San Diego Padres, tying the series at 3-3. On a chilly October evening at Tiger Stadium, Detroit's Milt Wilcox delivered a masterful performance, going 6.2 innings while allowing just one run on three hits and striking out ten. Lou Whitaker and Kirk Gibson powered the Tigers' offense, with Whitaker belting a solo homer in the third and Gibson sealing the win with a two-run blast in the eighth. The Tigers' bullpen shut down the Padres in the final frames, ensuring the series will go to a decisive Game 7.

Game 7
At Tiger Stadium
2005 San Diego Padres 2
1984 Detroit Tigers 8
WP: A. Lopez (1-0) LP: B. Lawrence (1-1)
HR: X. Nady (1), K. Greene (3), L. Herndon (1), L. Parrish (3), K. Gibson (3)
POG: Jack Morris (6.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 95 P)

In a thrilling Game 7 at Tiger Stadium, the 1984 Detroit Tigers clinched the Field of Dreams series with an 8-2 victory over the 2005 San Diego Padres, winning the series 4-3. Detroit's offense came alive with power and precision, highlighted by home runs from Lance Parrish, Kirk Gibson, and Larry Herndon. Jack Morris battled through 6.1 innings, allowing just two solo shots while striking out seven. The Tigers broke open a tight game with a four-run eighth inning, capped by Herndon’s grand slam, sealing the victory and igniting celebrations in Detroit. Lou Whitaker, who had been a force throughout the series, was named the series MVP, as the Tigers celebrated their destiny fulfilled in front of a jubilant home crowd.

1984 Detroit Tigers Win Series 4 Games To 3

Series MVP:

(14/28, .548 OBP, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 2 2B, .679 SLG)