Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain strikes out the first seven batters he faces, setting a major league record.

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On June 15 1965 — At Tiger Stadium Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain makes a 1st-inning relief appearance and strikes out the first seven batters he faces, setting a major league record. He records 14 strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings as Detroit rallies to beat the Boston Red Sox, 6 – 5. Bill Freehan has a record-tying 19 putouts at catcher.

 
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