1959 – The A’s Bob Cerv hits three home runs in an 11 – 10 loss to Boston. The Sox outhit the A’s, 16-13. Reliever Earl Wilson drives in three runs and earns his first major league victory.

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On August 20, 1959 — 1959 – The A’s Bob Cerv hits three home runs in an 11 – 10 loss to Boston. The Sox outhit the A’s, 16-13. Reliever Earl Wilson drives in three runs and earns his first major league victory.

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