Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers wins his 25th game
Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers wins his 25th game
Dave McNally outduels Mickey Lolich to give Baltimore a much-needed win over the Tigers, 5 – 1.
Dave McNally outduels Mickey Lolich to give Baltimore a much-needed win over the Tigers, 5 – 1.
Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers earns his 20th victory of the season
On July 27, 1968, At Memorial Stadium, Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers earns his 20th victory of the season – a 9-0 shutout of the Baltimore Orioles. The Tiger right-hander is the third pitcher in history to reach the milestone this quickly, with only Rube Marquard (Giants, July 19, 1912) and Lefty Grove (A’s,…
Rick Renick becomes the first Twin player to homer in his first major league at-bat when he goes deep off Mickey Lolich in Minnesota’s 5-4 victory over Detroit at Metropolitan Stadium. The 24 year-old shortstop’s second-inning solo shot will be the first of 20 round-trippers he’ll hit during his five-year career, spent entirely with the Twin Cities team.
Rick Renick becomes the first Twin player to homer in his first major league at-bat when he goes deep off Mickey Lolich in Minnesota’s 5-4 victory over Detroit at Metropolitan Stadium. The 24 year-old shortstop’s second-inning solo shot will be the first of 20 round-trippers he’ll hit during his five-year career, spent entirely with the Twin Cities team.
Denny McLain wins his 16, helps Detroit take a 9 1/2 game lead in the American League at the All-Star break
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.
Jim Northrup of the Detroit Tigers sets a major league record by hitting his second grand slam of the week and ties a record by hitting his third slam of the month
On June 29, 1968, Jim Northrup of the Detroit Tigers sets a major league record by hitting his second grand slam of the week and ties a record by hitting his third slam of the month (Rudy York, May 1938),. Northrup’s latest grand slam accounts for almost of the Tigers’ run in a 5-2 win…
Frank Howard’s home run streak comes to an end
On May 19, 1968, Frank Howard’s home run streak comes to an end. The Washington Senators’ slugger had hit 10 home runs over the last six games, establishing a new major league record. “Hondo” is shut down by Detroit Tigers pitcher Earl Wilson, who defeats the Senators, 5-4. in the first game of a doubleheader….
Washington Senators slugger Frank Howard ties an American League record by homering in his sixth consecutive game
On May 18, 1968, Washington Senators slugger Frank Howard ties an American League record by homering in his sixth consecutive game. With a pair of home runs against Detroit Tigers ace Mickey Lolich, Howard now has 10 home runs in his last six games, also a record.
Jon Warden picks up his 3rd win
1968 – Detroit Tigers pitcher Jon Warden, the last man to make the team in spring training, makes his third appearance, and wins for the third time in relief, as Detroit beats the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park in 10 innings, 4 – 1. Due to a torn rotator cuff injury after being selected by the Kansas City Royals in the expansion draft, the rookie sensation, who will be the only Tiger not to appear in the World Series, will pitch only one season finishing with a 4-1 record and a 3.62 ERA.
The Tigers trade left-hander Hank Aguirre to the Dodgers for a player to be named later, minor leaguer Fred Moulder
The Tigers trade left-hander Hank Aguirre to the Dodgers for a player to be named later, minor leaguer Fred Moulder. The All-Star southpaw, better known for being the worst hitter in major league history, will compile a .085 batting average during his 16-year major league career, striking out in an astounding 61% of his 388 at-bats.
