On August 14, 1937,Ā At Navin Field, the Detroit Tigers sweep a doubleheader against the visiting St Louis Browns, 16-1 and 20-7. The thirty-six Detroit runs, including the eight scored by Pete Fox, establish a new American League record for tallies in a twin bill, which will not be broken until the Rangers score 39 times in two games on August 23, 2007.
1962Ā āĀ Dick FarrellĀ ponders lifeās unfairness. He is the losing pitcher while New Yorkās Al Jackson tosses a 2-0 one-hitter in the opener of a twinbill at the Polo Grounds. In the nightcap, the Colts explode for a 16-3 triumph. Winning pitcherĀ Jim GoldenĀ gets support from four Houston homers and six Met errors, including three by first baseman āMarvelousā Marv Throneberry. Golden helps himself with three hits, including two triples.
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June 22, 1962
