IN THE NEWS: For the first time in history, two soon-to-be-named MVPs oppose each other. St. Louis' Bob Gibson is nearly untouchable with a World Series-record 17 strikeouts and a 4–0 win over Denny McLain. Detroit manager Mayo Smith moves Gold Glove CF Mickey Stanley to SS, improving his offense by opening a spot for Al Kaline.
IN THE NEWS: In Game Four St. Louis dumps Detroit 10–1. Bob Gibson, fanning 10, earns his 7th straight Series victory. Denny McLain gives up four runs, and is relieved in the 3rd after a rain delay. Lou Brock shines with a double, triple, home run, four RBI, and a steal that gives him seven in four games.
IN THE NEWS: Mickey Lolich saves Detroit, 5–3 with an unlikely assist from Lou Brock. On 2B in the 5th, Brock tries to score standing up on Julian Javier's single and is gunned down by Willie Horton's throw. Al Kaline's bases-loaded single off Joe Hoerner in the 7th scores two for the winning margin. Jose Feliciano's modern rendition of the National Anthem before the game stirs controversy.
IN THE NEWS: Denny McLain returns to form, scattering nine singles, as Detroit evens the World Series with a 10-run 3rd inning and 13–1 win at St. Louis.
IN THE NEWS: Mickey Lolich bests Bob Gibson and brings Detroit its first World Series championship since 1945. The hefty lefty hurls a 5-hitter, giving Detroit a 4–1 win.
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