Before a crowd of 35,866, the largest in 18 years at Fenway Park, the Red Sox turn back the A’s, 3 – 0. Luis Tiant wins his 20th for Boston this year. Boston (70-54) now leads the American League East by seven games.

On August 22, 1974 — Before a crowd of 35,866, the largest in 18 years at Fenway Park, the Red Sox turn back the A’s, 3 – 0. Luis Tiant wins his 20th for Boston this year. Boston (70-54) now leads the American League East by seven games.

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