Saberhagen 2nd to 5 Wins as Rockets Top Swats

Detroit Rockets starter Bret Saberhagen scattered 10 hits over 8 innings, allowing 3 runs in a win over Walter Johnson and the New York Swats. Mark McGwire went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI to lead the Detroit offense, but struck out with the bases loaded in the 9th, failing to add insurance runs. Tom Henke bounced back from a blown save yesterday to pick up his 6th save. Johnson allowed 4 runs for New York, but 13 hits. Swats catcher Yogi Berra caught 3 Rockets stealing in the losing effort. New York dropped to 11-17, while Detroit improved to 15-13.

Detroit @ New York – 5/3/22