August 10, 1968 at Tiger Stadium
Tigers 4, Red Sox 3 (72-42)
The Tigers came back from a 3-1 deficit to bounce back and beat the Red Sox. The Tigers scored single runs in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings to complete the comeback and the game winner came on a solo homer by Norm Cash. The hitting star in the win, Cash finished three for four while Dick McAuliffe doubled, drew a walk and scored a run.
Daryl Patterson had his first start of his career and he gave up three runs in 4 1/3 innings in a no decision. Mickey Lolich struck out four in 1 2/3 shutout innings and he improved to 9-7.