- On this date in 1968, the Detroit Tigers won Game 6 of the 1968 WS. Detroit trailed in the series 3-2, before they handcuffed STL, forcing a decisive Game 7. Denny McLain tossed a complete game gem, in which he allowed 1 run. The final score was 13-1 with Al Kaline and Jim Northrup both homering in the thrashing of the STL Cardinals.
