1990 AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES #1
Mexico City Chihuahuas@ Detroit Stars
Preview: American League West Champions the Mexico City Chihuahuas take on American League Wild Card #1 Seed Detroit Stars in a 5 game Division Series Match up.
Game #1: Chris Nabholz (4-3 2.91) vs. Danny Darwin (8-6 2.58)
Tony Gwynn has a Double & 2 RBI’s, Danny Darwin is solid through 5 & a cast of 4 relievers hold the Stars scoreless.
Final Score: Mexico City 2 – Detroit 0
Game #2: Ed Whitson (20-8 2.74) vs. Erik Hanson (13-12 3.17)
After a lengthy rain delay and a pitching change for the Stars, Jim Eisenreich (Chihuahua Killer) is 3 for 4 with a Triple & RBI. Bobby Thigpen & Rob Dibble pitch 5.2 innings in relief allowing only 1 Unearned Run.
Final Score: Detroit 4 – Mexico City 3 (11 Innings)
Game #3: David Cone (10-13 3.81) vs. Ed Whitson (20-8 2.74)
Ed Whitson goes 7 scoreless & Bobby Thigpen goes the last 2 innings allowing only one hit. Dave Parker, Wally Backman & Jim Eisenreich have RBI’s.
Final Score: Detroit 4 – Mexico City 0
Game #4: Sid Fernandez (12-9 3.39) vs. Mike Harkey (11-7 2.83)
Kevin Mitchell goes 2 for 5 with 2 Home Runs & 5 RBI’s for the Chihuahuas. Lenny Dykstra & Harold Reynolds both are 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored.
Final Score: Mexico City 6 – Detroit 4
Game #5: Danny Darwin (8-6 2.58) vs. Chris Nabholz (4-3 2.91)
Chris Nabholz is solid for 6 scoreless innings allowing only 1 Hit & 2 Base on Balls. Rob Dibble goes the final 3 innings allowing 2 hits. Brett Butler & Vince Coleman both have RBI’s for the Stars.
Final Score: Detroit 3 – Mexico City 0
Summary: Detroit takes the series 3 games to 2. American League Wild Card Seed #1 Detroit will now take on the winner of the Chicago Demolition / Montana Cutthroats in the American League Championship Series.