[Nick Soulis]

Series #162



1926 Philadelphia Athletics
Record: 83-67
Finish: 3rd in AL
Manager: Connie Mack
Ball Park: Shibe Park
WAR Leader: Lefty Grove (6.6)
Franchise Record: 6-14
1926 Season Record: 2-1
Hall of Famers: (4)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHA/1926.shtml

1927 Detroit Tigers
Record: 82-71
Finish: 4th in AL
Manager: Greg Moriarty
Ball Park: Navin Field
Franchise Record: 11-9
1927 Season Record: 2-0
Hall of Famers: (3)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/1927.shtml
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Familiar Foes Take Series To Limit
Back And Forth Fight Ends With Tiger Flourish In 7



Game 1
At Shibe Park
1927 Detroit Tigers 5
1926 Philadelphia Athletics 1
WP: E. Whitehill (1-0) LP: L. Grove (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Earl Whitehill (9 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, 123 P)
1927 Tigers Lead Series 1-0

The 1927 Detroit Tigers struck first in their Field of Dreams series against the 1926 Philadelphia Athletics, securing a 5-1 victory at Shibe Park on a crisp October afternoon. Tigers ace Earl Whitehill shined, throwing a complete-game gem, scattering six hits and one earned run while striking out one in a 123-pitch performance. Johnny Neun provided the offensive spark with a clutch two-run single in the fourth inning, giving Detroit a lead they would not relinquish. Despite a strong effort by Lefty Grove, who set a postseason record with 10 walks, the Athletics' offense faltered, managing only a single RBI off Al Simmons' third-inning triple. The Tigers capitalized on their opportunities, with seven hits and 12 men left on base, while Whitehill remained steady, recording eight groundouts and 17 flyouts. With 30,108 fans in attendance, the Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the series, setting the stage for Game 2 at Shibe Park tomorrow.

Game 2
At Shibe Park
1927 Detroit Tigers 4
1926 Philadelphia Athletics 1
WP: L. Stoner (1-0) LP: J. Quinn (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Lil Stoner (9 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 110 P)
1927 Tigers Lead Series 2-0

In a crisp October showdown at Shibe Park, the 1927 Detroit Tigers took a commanding 2-0 lead in their Field of Dreams series with a 4-1 victory over the 1926 Philadelphia Athletics. Lil Stoner delivered a masterful performance, tossing a complete game while allowing just one run on three hits. Stoner’s efficient 110-pitch outing featured five strikeouts, keeping Philadelphia's potent lineup off balance throughout the afternoon. Detroit broke through in the fourth inning with Charlie Gehringer's leadoff triple and Harry Heilmann's sacrifice fly. The Tigers added insurance runs in the eighth, highlighted by Heilmann's RBI double, sealing the win. Despite a solid nine-inning effort from Philadelphia’s Jack Quinn, who struck out one and yielded four runs, the Athletics' bats could not capitalize, stranding key runners late. With momentum firmly in their favor, Detroit looks to push the series to the brink in Game 3, set for Navin Field in Detroit on Monday.

Game 3
At Navin Field
1926 Philadelphia Athletics 13
1927 Detroit Tigers 7
WP: R. Walberg (1-0) LP: S. Gibson (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Al Simmons (4-5, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R)
1927 Tigers Lead Series 2-1

The Philadelphia 1926 Athletics roared to life in Game 3 of the Field of Dreams series, overwhelming the Detroit 1927 Tigers with a 13-7 victory at Navin Field. Al Simmons delivered a stellar performance, going 4-for-5 with a triple, a double, and two singles, earning Player of the Game honors. The Athletics jumped out early, scoring five runs in the first two innings and later breaking the game open with a six-run seventh, highlighted by Bing Miller’s bases-clearing double. Detroit attempted a late rally with four runs in the final two innings, including a Bubbles Fothergill triple, but the deficit was insurmountable. The win brought Philadelphia back into contention, narrowing Detroit’s series lead to 2-1. The game unfolded under clear skies, with 59-degree weather and a brisk wind aiding hitters, much to the delight of the Navin Field crowd.

Game 4
At Navin Field
1926 Philadelphia Athletics 10
1927 Detroit Tigers 1
WP: S. Harriss (1-0) LP: C. Carroll (0-1)
HR: M. Cochrane (1)
POG: Mickey Cochrane (3-3, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R)
Series Tied 2-2

In Game 4 of the Field of Dreams series, the 1926 Philadelphia Athletics delivered a dominant performance to even the series against the 1927 Detroit Tigers with a resounding 10-1 victory. Mickey Cochrane spearheaded the offensive barrage, going a perfect 3-for-3 with a towering two-run homer in the seventh inning and two additional RBIs. The Athletics struck decisively in the middle innings, with Max Bishop's RBI double in the fourth and Joe Poole's two-run double in the fifth setting the tone. Sam Harriss was stellar on the mound, scattering five hits over nine innings and limiting the potent Tigers lineup to a lone ninth-inning run. Detroit’s Ownie Carroll struggled, yielding six earned runs over 6.1 innings, while defensive lapses compounded the Tigers' woes. The series, now tied at two games apiece, shifts momentum back to Philadelphia, where the Athletics will look to maintain their newfound edge.

Game 5
At Navin Field
1926 Philadelphia Athletics 2
1927 Detroit Tigers 5
WP: E. Whitehill (2-0) LP: L. Grove (0-2) S: K. Holloway (1)
HR: None
POG: Charlie Gehringer (2 R)
1927 Tigers Lead Series 3-2

In front of an energized crowd at Navin Field, the 1927 Detroit Tigers edged closer to clinching the series with a 5-2 victory over the 1926 Philadelphia Athletics in Game 5 of this Field of Dreams showdown. Charlie Gehringer was the star of the day, driving in three runs, including a crucial two-run double in the second inning that gave the Tigers a commanding 5-0 lead. Starter Earl Whitehill delivered a gutsy 8.2-inning performance, scattering nine hits and allowing two runs before handing the ball to Ken Holloway, who secured the final out for the save. Despite the Athletics' late push, highlighted by Mickey Cochrane's eighth-inning double that plated two, Detroit's defense and pitching held firm. With clear skies and a brisk wind adding to the drama, the Tigers' victory places them one win away from capturing the series as the teams head back to Philadelphia for Game 6.

Game 6
At Shibe Park
1927 Detroit Tigers 4
1926 Philadelphia Athletics 8
WP: J. Quinn (1-1) LP: L. Stoner (1-1)
HR: A. Simmons 2 (2)
POG: Al Simmons (3-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R)
Series Tied 3-3

Under clear skies at Shibe Park, the 1926 Philadelphia Athletics defeated the 1927 Detroit Tigers 8-4 in a thrilling Game 6, tying the Field of Dreams best-of-seven series at 3-3. Al Simmons proved to be the hero, driving in four runs on a pair of home runs, including a decisive two-run blast in the bottom of the eighth off Lil Stoner to break a 4-4 tie. Simmons' electrifying performance, which included going 3-for-4 and scoring twice, energized the home crowd of 35,230 and highlighted the A’s resilience in a must-win situation. Jimmy Quinn pitched a complete game for the Athletics, scattering nine hits and striking out six while working around five walks. Despite Harry Heilmann's continued dominance for Detroit, batting .435 in the series, the Tigers couldn't capitalize on key opportunities, leaving ten runners on base. With momentum now firmly in Philadelphia's favor, the stage is set for a winner-takes-all Game 7 at Shibe Park.

Game 7
At Shibe Park
1927 Detroit Tigers 9
1926 Philadelphia Athletics 3
WP: S. Gibson (1-1) LP: R. Walberg (1-1)
HR: None
POG: Larry Woodall (3-4, 2B, 4 RBI, R)

In a thrilling Game 7 of the Field of Dreams series, the 1927 Detroit Tigers claimed a decisive 9-3 victory over the 1926 Philadelphia Athletics, securing the series at Shibe Park. Detroit’s offense erupted in the later innings, highlighted by a four-run seventh inning, propelled by Larry Woodall’s clutch hitting. Woodall, the Player of the Game, drove in four runs, including a pivotal two-out double in the fourth. Tigers pitcher Sam Gibson weathered early threats and threw a complete game despite allowing eight hits and three walks. Philadelphia’s defensive miscues and an inconsistent outing from starter Rube Walberg proved costly. With clear skies above and 58-degree weather, 37,000 fans witnessed history as the Tigers celebrated and completed a remarkable postseason run.

1927 Detroit Tigers Win Series 4 Games To 3

Series MVP:

(.393, .438 OBP, .607 SLG, 4 R, 1 SB, 6 2B, 3 RBI, 1.045 OPS)