Roger Clemens allowed just 2 runs on 5 hits over 7 innings, winning his 5th game as the Detroit Rockets won their 3rd straight, topping the Oakland Jacks to take over 1st place in the American League. Rather than relying on home runs, the Rockets put up 12 singles and 2 doubles against Bob Feller in the win. The Jacks made things a little interesting in the 8th when Mickey Cochrane hit a 3-run homer off Urban Shocker to cut the Detroit lead to 7-5. Shocker walked Reggie Jackson on a close pitch, had words with the home plate umpire, and was ejected. Tom Henke pitched a perfect 9th for his 7th save. Detroit improved to 18-14 with the win, and are now tied with the Boston Splinters. Oakland is now 14-17. Detroit’s Ichiro Suzuki was 2 for 5 to extend his hitting streak to 19 games.