Catfish Hunter is knocked out in the 7th inning, but before he exits he drives in four runs as Oakland beats Detroit and Mickey Lolich, 9 – 7. Sal Bando has two homers, while the Tigers hit 4.

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On July 23, 1971 — Catfish Hunter is knocked out in the 7th inning, but before he exits he drives in four runs as Oakland beats Detroit and Mickey Lolich, 9 – 7. Sal Bando has two homers, while the Tigers hit 4.

 

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