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Flashback: Toronto vs. Detroit, October 4, 1987

As you may have read a little while ago, I did a recap on the (in)famous Game 163 from the 2009 season, with the Twins besting the Tigers in 12 innings to capture the American League Central title.

The reaction to it, on various media platforms, was, shall we say, mixed. I’d say it was a pretty even split between “That game was amazing, even though the Tigers lost” and “Why on Earth did you put me through that torture again?!”. Mission accomplished, baby.

I thought for a bit of a palate-cleanser, I’d take a deep dive on a much more pleasant game: October 4, 1987, Toronto Blue Jays vs.