June 12, 1967 at Metropolitan Stadium
Twins 11 (28-27), Tigers 5 (31-23)
The Twins handed the Tigers their fifth straight loss in a blow out. The big inning was the third, in which the Twins scored eight runs, most of which were off of Mickey Lolich.
Jim Merritt wasn’t really sharp but he had plenty of run support to work with. He gave up five runs on eleven hits and three walks with eight strikeouts in the complete game. Harmon Killebrew had a huge game. He homered for the fifteenth time this season and he drove in four runs. Rich Rollins hit a grand slam and Cesar Tovar went two for five with a double, three RBIs and two runs in the game.
Lolich dropped to 5-8 on the season. He gave up seven runs (six earned) on five hits and a walk. He pitched into the third inning but he didn’t get anyone out. Larry Sherry was also shelled. He gave up three runs in the sixth inning. Bill Freehan hit homerun number ten and Norm Cash went yard as well. Al Kaline went three for three with a run.