Gibson breaks Koufax record as he leads Tigers to win
Detroit ace Bob Gibson dominates the Cardinals in Busch Stadium. He matches the Koufax strikeout mark with a record seventh consecutive complete game in World Series play, fanning seven of the first nine Tigers and guiding the Cardinals to a 40 victory.
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Gibson Fanned 17 as Cardinals Top Tigers in World Series
St Louis ace Bob Gibson blanked Detroit 4 0 with 17 strikeouts setting a new World Series single game record and matching the consecutive victory mark. Denny McLain was outpitched as Gibson dazzled with sliders and curves while Al Kaline Norm Cash and Willie Horton were kept quiet.
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Disgruntled Tigers fixated on Gibson in World Series
Detroit pitchers faced criticism as Bob Gibson dominated in St Louis. Denny McLain exited after five innings amid Tiger effort to adjust to the Cardinals' mix of fastballs and sliders. Coach Mayo Smith and players noted Gibson's control and pace while aiming to rebound with Mickey Lolich on the mound.
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Briles and Lolich Named For World Series Game Two
St Louis pitcher Nelson Briles and Detroit’s Mickey Lolich were chosen to start the second World Series game. Briles won 19 games and 11 losses this season for the Cardinals, while Lolich had 17 wins and 9 losses.
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