June 15, 1967 at Metropolitan Stadium
Twins 6 (30-28), Tigers 4 (32-25)
The Twins won their third game in a four game set with the Tigers to take the series. This was the closest game of the series and it wasn’t until the Twins scored four runs in the seventh inning until either side broke away from the other.
Dave Boswell struck out nine in five innings of work but he left the game without getting a decision. Ron Kline picked up the win and he improved to 3-0. He gave up one run in his three innings of relief pitching. Harmon Killebrew homered and drove in two runs while Rod Carew singled twice. Carew scored and drove in one run.
Joe Sparma pitched 6 1/3 innings before giving the ball to Fred Gladding, who for blew his second game in around a week. He gave up three runs (one earned) on three hits in 1 2/3 innings. Bill Freehan singled twice in the game and drove in a run while Don Wert singled twice and scored.