an RBI single. The Cardinals got a run in the ninth on a Mike Shannon homer, but that was all as Lolich pitched his third complete game. The final out of the series was recorded when Bill Freehan caught a pop foul off the bat of Tim McCarver. Gibson struck out eight in the losing cause, giving him a record 35 strikeouts by one pitcher in a World Series, but Lolich was named World Series MVP. This is the last World Series game to date to feature complete games from both starting pitchers. Cardinals shortstop Dal Maxvill went hitless in 22 World Series at-bats, a record. Composite box 1968 World Series (4–3): Detroit Tigers (A.L.) over St. Louis Cardinals (N.L.) Quotes Notes References See also 1968 Japan Series Further reading External links Detroit Tigers History World Series World Series Detroit Tigers postseason St. Louis Cardinals postseason World Series World Series 1968 in Detroit 1960s in St. Louis October 1968 sports events in the United States Baseball competitions in Detroit Baseball competitions in St. Louis