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Lord Byron · 04-16-2024, 01:32 AM

1971 World Series: Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Results

Game 1, October 11th, 1971, Veterans Stadium
World Series Game 1 Victory for Koufax and Philadelphia
Leave it to the veteran.
The Philadelphia Phillies got a great start from 35-year-old left-hander Sandy Koufax, as Philadelphia won the contest, 6-3, at Veterans Stadium. Koufax threw 9.0 innings of 5-hit ball in the win, which allowed the Philadelphia to grab a 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Koufax delivered a quality start for Philadelphia. The 6-foot-2 left-hander allowed 3 earned runs on 5 hits over 9 innings of work.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Phillies manager Dutch Fehring said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.
Phillies lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 12th, 1971, Veterans Stadium
Clemente Blasts Phillies, Tigers Take Game 2, 13-4
Detroit right fielder Roberto Clemente was the difference-maker for the Tigers in what turned into a shootout with the Philadelphia Phillies. Clemente earned accolades after going 2-for-3 in the 13-4 Tigers win. With the victory, the Tigers moved into a 1-1 tie in the best-of-7 series.
Detroit used the timely hitting of John Bateman to seize the win. The catcher stroked a 2-run single in the top of the eighth inning to put the Tigers on top, 7-4. It was his only hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.
"Every team in baseball loses," Phillies manager Dutch Fehring said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
The next game is set to be played on October 14th, 1971 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 14th, 1971, Tiger Stadium
Phillies Hammered by Montanez, Drop Game 3 to Tigers
Riding the 3-hit performance of first baseman Willie Montanez, the Detroit Tigers stopped the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 14-4, in Game 3 of the World Series. Montanez went 3-4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 2 for the Tigers, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 2 games to 1.
A key moment came with two out in the bottom of the first. That's when Montanez hit a fastball from Jerry Koosman for a 2-run home run, putting Detroit up, 3-0.
"I like easy wins," Montanez told the Detroit Chronicle. "And easy wins in the playoffs are even better."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Tigers lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 15th, 1971, Tiger Stadium
Almost There: Detroit On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 7-6 Win
When the games really matter, the Detroit Tigers put on their best show, beating the Philadelphia Phillies by a final score of 7-6. Horace Clarke was 2-2 with 2 singles. He scored 2 times. Detroit now leads Philadelphia 3-1 in the best-of-7 affair.
A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. With the game tied in the bottom of the 11th, an error by the Phillies allowed the Tigers to score the winning run.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Detroit manager Nelson Burbrink said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
Tigers lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 15th, 1971, Tiger Stadium
Phillies Clip Tigers, 5-4, in WS Contest
Leave it to the veteran.
The Philadelphia Phillies got a great start from 35-year-old left-hander Sandy Koufax, as Philadelphia took the 5-4 win at Tiger Stadium over the series-leading Detroit Tigers. Koufax threw 8.0 innings of 2-hit ball and helped Philadelphia close their deficit to 3 games to 2 in the best-of-7 series.
Koufax, the Philadelphia left-hander, went 8 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He collected 5 strikeouts.
"It has been an incredible experience today," Koufax said in the clubhouse following the game. "It's a short list of people who have started in the World Series at all, and an even shorter list who have done a good job of it."
Game 6 is scheduled for Monday at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.
Tigers lead World Series 3-2

Game 6, October 18th, 1971, Veterans Stadium
Detroit Tigers Are Champs
The 1971 Major League Baseball season came to a close today at Veterans Stadium, where the Detroit Tigers whipped the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 and won their 5th World Series in history.
Detroit got there by compiling a 106-56 mark during regular season play and claiming the first spot in the AL East Division standings.
The Tigers won the series 4-2 in games.
Tigers win series 4-2

World Series MVP: CF Willie Mays (Detroit Tigers)

04-16-2024, 01:32 AM	#1117
Lord Byron Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 2,857	1971 World Series results 1971 World Series: Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Results Game 1, October 11th, 1971, Veterans Stadium World Series Game 1 Victory for Koufax and Philadelphia Leave it to the veteran. The Philadelphia Phillies got a great start from 35-year-old left-hander Sandy Koufax, as Philadelphia won the contest, 6-3, at Veterans Stadium. Koufax threw 9.0 innings of 5-hit ball in the win, which allowed the Philadelphia to grab a 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Koufax delivered a quality start for Philadelphia. The 6-foot-2 left-hander allowed 3 earned runs on 5 hits over 9 innings of work. "Things broke our way today and that's great," Phillies manager Dutch Fehring said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet." The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. Phillies lead series 1-0 Game 2, October 12th, 1971, Veterans Stadium Clemente Blasts Phillies, Tigers Take Game 2, 13-4 Detroit right fielder Roberto Clemente was the difference-maker for the Tigers in what turned into a shootout with the Philadelphia Phillies. Clemente earned accolades after going 2-for-3 in the 13-4 Tigers win. With the victory, the Tigers moved into a 1-1 tie in the best-of-7 series. Detroit used the timely hitting of John Bateman to seize the win. The catcher stroked a 2-run single in the top of the eighth inning to put the Tigers on top, 7-4. It was his only hit in 5 at-bats, but it was a game-changer. "Every team in baseball loses," Phillies manager Dutch Fehring said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back." The next game is set to be played on October 14th, 1971 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Series tied 1-1 Game 3, October 14th, 1971, Tiger Stadium Phillies Hammered by Montanez, Drop Game 3 to Tigers Riding the 3-hit performance of first baseman Willie Montanez, the Detroit Tigers stopped the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 14-4, in Game 3 of the World Series. Montanez went 3-4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 2 for the Tigers, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 2 games to 1. A key moment came with two out in the bottom of the first. That's when Montanez hit a fastball from Jerry Koosman for a 2-run home run, putting Detroit up, 3-0. "I like easy wins," Montanez told the Detroit Chronicle. "And easy wins in the playoffs are even better." The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Tigers lead series 2-1 Game 4, October 15th, 1971, Tiger Stadium Almost There: Detroit On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 7-6 Win When the games really matter, the Detroit Tigers put on their best show, beating the Philadelphia Phillies by a final score of 7-6. Horace Clarke was 2-2 with 2 singles. He scored 2 times. Detroit now leads Philadelphia 3-1 in the best-of-7 affair. A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. With the game tied in the bottom of the 11th, an error by the Phillies allowed the Tigers to score the winning run. "We're one game closer to our goal," Detroit manager Nelson Burbrink said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that." The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Tigers lead series 3-1 Game 5, October 15th, 1971, Tiger Stadium Phillies Clip Tigers, 5-4, in WS Contest Leave it to the veteran. The Philadelphia Phillies got a great start from 35-year-old left-hander Sandy Koufax, as Philadelphia took the 5-4 win at Tiger Stadium over the series-leading Detroit Tigers. Koufax threw 8.0 innings of 2-hit ball and helped Philadelphia close their deficit to 3 games to 2 in the best-of-7 series. Koufax, the Philadelphia left-hander, went 8 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits. He collected 5 strikeouts. "It has been an incredible experience today," Koufax said in the clubhouse following the game. "It's a short list of people who have started in the World Series at all, and an even shorter list who have done a good job of it." Game 6 is scheduled for Monday at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. Tigers lead World Series 3-2 Game 6, October 18th, 1971, Veterans Stadium Detroit Tigers Are Champs The 1971 Major League Baseball season came to a close today at Veterans Stadium, where the Detroit Tigers whipped the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 and won their 5th World Series in history. Detroit got there by compiling a 106-56 mark during regular season play and claiming the first spot in the AL East Division standings. The Tigers won the series 4-2 in games. Tigers win series 4-2 World Series MVP: CF Willie Mays (Detroit Tigers)