Dennis Eckersley (15-5) shuts out the Angels, 6 – 0, on four hits to run his Fenway Park record to 8-0. Jim Rice belts his 32nd homer, off former teammate Don Aase, one of three hits he garners.

On August 25, 1978 — Dennis Eckersley (15-5) shuts out the Angels, 6 – 0, on four hits to run his Fenway Park record to 8-0. Jim Rice belts his 32nd homer, off former teammate Don Aase, one of three hits he garners.


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Sources:
Baseball Reference August 25
National Pastime August 25
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
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