1968 – In the showdown in Detroit, 53,575 fans cheer as P Earl Wilson pitches a 4-hit 9 – 1 victory over 2nd-place Baltimore. Wilson adds four RBIs on two hits, including his 5th home run of the year.

On August 30, 1968 — 1968 – In the showdown in Detroit, 53,575 fans cheer as P Earl Wilson pitches a 4-hit 9 – 1 victory over 2nd-place Baltimore. Wilson adds four RBIs on two hits, including his 5th home run of the year.

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