"We always have the advantage in a game like this," said Jack Morris, the Detroit pitcher.

Mike Henneman, the third Detroit pitcher, pitched two scoreless innings for his 13th save.

In short, it has become far too easy for teams to score against Detroit pitchers.

The last Detroit pitcher to lose his first six decisions was Ted Gray, who began the 1953 season 0-9.

Charles Hudson, the second Detroit pitcher, gave up eight hits and eight runs in three innings.

Detroit pitchers hit Yankee batters four times.

Detroit pitchers issued 12 walks in the game, including 4 to Anderson.

Morris had lost his first six starts, the worst start for a Detroit pitcher since Ted Gray began 1953 at 0-9.

The Detroit pitchers swear by Parrish but will not swear at him if he plays elsewhere.

Detroit pitchers attacked the Yankee hitters, an approach teams did not take during the season.