August 20, 1968 at Tiger Stadium
Tigers 7, White Sox 0 (79-44)
John Hiller gave up a leadoff single in the top of the fifth inning and that was the lone hit against him in an incredible one hit shutout. He walked two, struck out seven and improved to 6-3 as the Tigers took the opener in both their series with the White Sox and their doubleheaderr.
Gates Brown got a rare start in left field and he made the most of it. He went two for three with a homerun and two RBIs. Mickey Stanley went two for four with two RBIs and a run.
August 20, 1968 at Tiger Stadium
White Sox 10, Tigers 2 (79-45)
Denny McLain fell to 25-4 with a rough outing as the Tigers failed to sweep the White Sox in their twin bill. McLain gave up nine runs but just two them were earned as a result of four Tiger errors. He gave up nine hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.
Willie Horton was the hitting star in the loss. He went two for four with a double and an RBI.