The home run was Rodriguez's 377th, moving him into a tie with Norm Cash for 54th on the career list.
Prior to the 1960 season he was traded to the Cleveland Indians for Norm Cash.
In the 9th inning, the Tigers were trailing 2-1, and Norm Cash was on base.
Norm Cash had 4 hits, and Willie Horton hit 2 home runs.
Norm Cash responded with a 3-run home run in the 4th.
Norm Cash padded his lead in the batting race, as he went 4-for-5, hit his 40th home run, and scored 3 runs.
Norm Cash hit his 41st home run and went 2-for-3 to take the AL batting crown.
Norm Cash walked, and Kaline scored to tie the game at 3-3.
Gibson struck out Norm Cash to end the threat.
Norm Cash then knocked in an insurance run with a single.