Tiger outfielder Willie Horton hit a home run in the second inning .
Lolich also helped Tiger outfielder 's 's own cause with a homer in the third inning off the Cardinals starter , Nelson Briles , scoring the go - ahead run .
Tiger outfielder Willie Horton hit a home run in the second inning , and Lolich also helped his own cause with a homer in the third inning off the Cardinals starter , Nelson Briles , scoring the go - ahead run .