At Detroit, the Red Sox bang out 12 doubles, setting an American League record, in a 13 – 3 win over the Tigers. Wade Boggs has 3, while Tim Naehring, Jody Reed and Ellis Burks each have 2. Greg Harris wins easily. The previous AL record was 11, set on July 14, 1934 by Detroit against New York. The 12 two-baggers will be tied in 1996 by Cleveland.

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On July 29, 1990 — At Detroit, the Red Sox bang out 12 doubles, setting an American League record, in a 13 – 3 win over the Tigers. Wade Boggs has 3, while Tim Naehring, Jody Reed and Ellis Burks each have 2. Greg Harris wins easily. The previous AL record was 11, set on July 14, 1934 by Detroit against New York. The 12 two-baggers will be tied in 1996 by Cleveland.

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