The Pirates bounced back from being swept by the White Sox to sweep the leading Detroit Tigers, showcasing strong pitching that limited the Tigers to six runs in three games.
Ed Sprague's outlier year was 1996, where he set career highs in runs (88), hits (146), homers (36), RBI (101), walks (60) and slugging average (.496). This performance ranks as one of the best seasons for a Blue Jay third baseman, marked by the presence of controversy around the team's association with Roger Clemens' trainer.