At Detroit, Frank Howard snaps a 1 – 1 tie with his 44th homer, and the Senators beat the Tigers, 3 – 1. Howard’s run is his 89th, and he’ll finish the year with that, compiling the most homers in history without scoring 90 runs.

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At Detroit, Frank Howard snaps a 1 – 1 tie with his 44th homer, and the Senators beat the Tigers, 3 – 1. Howard’s run is his 89th, and he’ll finish the year with that, compiling the most homers in history without scoring 90 runs.

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Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals shuts out the Houston Astros, 1-0, to finish the season with an ERA of 1.12

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On September 27, 1968, Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals shuts out the Houston Astros, 1-0, to finish the season with an ERA of 1.12-the second-lowest in modern National League history. Gibson, who finishes the season with 13 shutouts and 28 complete games, will unanimously win the Cy Young Award.

Mickey Mantle sets the record by hitting HR's from both sides of the plate for 3rd time in his short career

Mickey Mantle’s last appearance at Yankee Stadium

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1968 – In Mickey Mantle’s last appearance at Yankee Stadium, he slices a two-out 1st-inning single off Cleveland’s Luis Tiant, the only hit for the Yankees. Tiant tosses his 9th shutout of the year, tops in the American League, to win, 3 – 0. El Tiante’s ERA drops to 1.60; the previous low for an Indian pitcher was Stan Coveleski’s 1.87 in 1917.

Mets manager Gil Hodges, during a game against the Braves in Atlanta, suffers a mild heart attack. The New York skipper, who will die of a massive coronary in 1972, is hospitalized until October 20, when doctors give him a clean bill of health, but warned him about the continued risks of stress and smoking.

Mets manager Gil Hodges, during a game against the Braves in Atlanta, suffers a mild heart attack. The New York skipper, who will die of a massive coronary in 1972, is hospitalized until October 20, when doctors give him a clean bill of health, but warned him about the continued risks of stress and smoking.

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Mets manager Gil Hodges, during a game against the Braves in Atlanta, suffers a mild heart attack. The New York skipper, who will die of a massive coronary in 1972, is hospitalized until October 20, when doctors give him a clean bill of health, but warned him about the continued risks of stress and smoking.

Steve Blass records his third shutout in a row, defeating the Reds, 2 – 0, and beating Gary Nolan. For Nolan, it is his first defeat after seven straight wins, while Blass wins his 9th straight for the Pirates.

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Steve Blass records his third shutout in a row, defeating the Reds, 2 – 0, and beating Gary Nolan. For Nolan, it is his first defeat after seven straight wins, while Blass wins his 9th straight for the Pirates.

The Giants beat the Astros, 5 – 4, with Willie Mays driving in three runs. Mays hits a solo homer in the 1st and drives in the tying and winning runs in the 8th with a perfect bunt. With runners on second and third base, Mays bunts and Doug Rader attempts a barehanded pickup but misses the ball.

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The Giants beat the Astros, 5 – 4, with Willie Mays driving in three runs. Mays hits a solo homer in the 1st and drives in the tying and winning runs in the 8th with a perfect bunt. With runners on second and third base, Mays bunts and Doug Rader attempts a barehanded pickup but misses the ball.

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Cesar Tovar plays one inning at each position for the Minnesota Twins, becoming only the second major leaguer in history to do it. 

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1968 – Cesar Tovar plays one inning at each position for the Minnesota Twins, becoming only the second major leaguer in history to do it. Bert Campaneris of the Oakland Athletics was the first, earlier this season.

Pittsburgh’s Dock Ellis pitches a complete game win over the Cubs, winning 5 – 1. Joe Niekro allows four runs to take the loss. Cubs reliever Jophery Brown goes two innings, allowing the other run, in his only major league appearance. His next appearance will be in the opening scene of the movie Jurassic Park when he is eaten by a raptor. Brown tossed two no-hitters in the minors, losing them both.

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Pittsburgh’s Dock Ellis pitches a complete game win over the Cubs, winning 5 – 1. Joe Niekro allows four runs to take the loss. Cubs reliever Jophery Brown goes two innings, allowing the other run, in his only major league appearance. His next appearance will be in the opening scene of the movie Jurassic Park when he is eaten by a raptor. Brown tossed two no-hitters in the minors, losing them both.

At Yankee Stadium, Red Sox pitcher Ray Culp fires his 3rd successive shutout, stopping the Yankees on one hit, 2 – 0. Roy White’s single in the 7th is the only hit. It’s Culp’s 15th win of the year.

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At Yankee Stadium, Red Sox pitcher Ray Culp fires his 3rd successive shutout, stopping the Yankees on one hit, 2 – 0. Roy White’s single in the 7th is the only hit. It’s Culp’s 15th win of the year.

Full Radio Broadcast – Dodgers beat the Cardinals as they are looking to clinch the pennat

Full Radio Broadcast – Dodgers beat the Cardinals as they are looking to clinch the pennat

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September 20, 1968 At Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers score 4 off Future Hall of Famer Steve Carlton and pull out a 5-4 Victory. Bill Singer picks up the win for the Dodgers. Lou Brock Homers for the Cardinals.   Los Angeles Dodgers 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4 Game Played on Friday, September 20, 1968 (N)…