In his third appearance in the Series , Lolich had to pitch after only two days ' rest in the deciding Game 7 .
Regular - season 31 - game winner Denny McLain was moved up to Game 6 .
In his third appearance in the Series , Lolich had to pitch after only two days ' rest in the deciding Game 7 , because regular - season 31 - game winner Denny McLain was moved up to Game 6 .