A late-summer matchup carried far more weight than the standings suggested. On August 4, 1987, the Angels overpowered the slumping Twins 11–3 in a tight AL West race, but the real headline was on the mound. For just the fourth time in MLB history, two 300-game winners faced off, with Don Sutton’s 317 wins against Steve Carlton’s 328. Sutton emerged victorious, earning his 318th career win and moving into a tie for 11th place on the all-time list.

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  • The brotherly connection in Sutton’s new place in history

  • Gary Pettis’ quip after a painful outfield mishap

  • Why Gene Mauch said Sutton’s last 28 innings were “totally unparalleled”

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