Documenting the Greatest Pennant Race of All Time
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June 5, 1967 at Metropolitan Stadium
Twins 5, Indians 4 (24-23)
The Twins won their third straight game and the team popped back over .500 with a ninth inning win over the Indians. With the game tied 4-4, Cesar Tovar scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth to win it. Tony Oliva had a big day at the plate and he went two for three with two RBIs and a run while Bob Allison went two for four with a solo homerun.
Dean Chance had a rough start and he was pulled in the fifth inning after he gave up four runs. Al Worthington picked up the win and he held the Indians scoreless in 1 2/3 innings.
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| Team | W | L | GB |
| BOS | 92 | 70 | - |
| MIN | 91 | 71 | 1.0 |
| DET | 91 | 71 | 1.0 |
| CHW | 89 | 73 | 3.0 |
| CAL | 84 | 77 | 7.5 |
| BAL | 76 | 85 | 15.5 |
| WSA | 76 | 85 | 15.5 |
| CLE | 75 | 87 | 17.0 |
| NYY | 72 | 90 | 20.0 |
| KCA | 62 | 99 | 29.5 |
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