After winning his first three decisions in 1967, Tillotson tied Bill Hogg's 1908
Yankee record for consecutive losses by dropping nine straight. A relief win in his
only 1968 decision saved him from setting a new mark.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»June 5, 1967: Playing his first game for the Senators, Mike Epstein hits a 200 foot drive down the LF line for an inside the park homer, off New York rookie Thad Tillotson. Mickey Mantle breaks a 2–2 tie in the 8th with a homer of Darold Knowles, and New York wins, 4–2.
»July 26, 1967:
At Yankee Stadium, the Yankees play their 2nd 18-inning game of the season, losing this one 3–2 to Minnesota. Rod Carew walks, steals 2B, continues to 3B on the catcher's errant throw, and scores on Rich Rollins' single. Al Worthington wins over Thad Tillotson in 4:20.