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August 18, 2008

Willie Horton Hits 28th Homer In Tigers Loss to Red Sox

by Brian @ 6:15 pm. Filed under 1968 Tigers Diary - August, Bill Freehan, Earl Wilson, Willie Horton

August 18, 1968 at Fenway Park
Red Sox 4, Tigers 1 (78-44)

The Tigers fell short of a sweep as they were held to single run on four hits in their road finale with the Red Sox. Willie Horton provided the lone Tiger run with his 28th homer of the season and Bill Freehan reached base twice with a walk and a single.

Earl Wilson fell to 10-10 in the loss. He gave up four runs on seven hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings.

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