Jim Bunning (15-9) allows just two hits while blanking the Senators, 6 – 0, in a game called after eight innings because of rain. The win keeps the Tigers two games ahead of the Yankees.

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On August 25, 1961 — Jim Bunning (15-9) allows just two hits while blanking the Senators, 6 – 0, in a game called after eight innings because of rain. The win keeps the Tigers two games ahead of the Yankees.

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