Denny McLain wins his 16, helps Detroit take a 9 1/2 game lead in the American League at the All-Star break

On July 7, 1968 Denny McLain, the major leagues’ winningest pitcher with 16, helps Detroit take a 9 1/2 game lead in the American League at the All-Star break, as the Tigers sweep the A’s, 5 – 4 and 7 – 6. McLain wins the opener when Willie Horton clubs a three-run homer, and Al Kaline matches that in the nitecap.

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