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Fenway Flashback: 1975 - Sox Sweep Tigers with Extra-Inning Thriller and Complete-Game Gem

July 31, 1975

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July 31, 1975 (Game 1): Rice Walks It Off as Spaceman Goes the Distance

After a disappointing series loss to the Brewers, the Red Sox were right back at it the next day at Fenway Park, welcoming the last-place Detroit Tigers for a twilight doubleheader. Boston hoped to end July on a high note and create some momentum heading into August.

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