June 23, 1968 at Cleveland Stadium
Indians 3, Tigers 0 (43-26)
The Tigers suffered their third straight loss and their second straight shutout at the hands of the Indians. This time, the offense was held to just three hits, two of which were by Don Wert. He singled and doubled while Tom Matchick had the only other hit with a single.
John Hiller was roughed up and he gave up three runs while he pitched just 1/3 of an inning. Dennis Ribant did a fine job in relief and he pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings and he also got the Tigers out of their first inning jam, but it wasn’t enough as the hitters could never get going.
June 23, 1968 at Cleveland Stadium
Tigers 4, Indians 1 (44-26)
The Tigers snapped their three game losing streak behind a solid outing by Joe Sparma. He gave up one run on six hits and four walks with five strikeouts in seven innings. Pat Dobson threw two no-hit innings to close out the game and he picked up his third save of the season.
Dick Tracewski had a big day at the plate in the win. He went two for five and his three run homer was the difference. Dick McAuliffe had a pinch hit, RBI single and he later drew a walk.