Round 1 - 59 Tigers win 3 of 5 from 67 Pirates

--submitted by Gene Couture--  Click here to view series box scores

Game 1 saw an unusual for that era Frank Lary beaned Manny Alou and was ejected in the 5th inning. Alou charged the mound and also was tossed. Detroit scores 2 in bottom of 8th to break a 4-4 tie and defeat the Bucs in game 1 6-4

Game 2 Pirates rebound to win 3-2 as Elroy Face  picks up the win in relief , Donn Clendenon had 4 hits for the victors

Game 3 shifted to Forbes Field but the Tigers win 3-1 as Don Mossi scattered 5 hits in the win

Game 4 Pirates tie score 2-2 in the eighth and win on a Tiger error in the ninth 3-2

Game 5 Tigers bats come alive in Tiger Stadium blasting the visitors 9-1