1967 American League Pennant Race

May 5, 1967 at Metropolitan Stadium
Twins 5 (8-10), Red Sox 2 (9-9)

The Twins won their third straight and the Red Sox lost their third straight in what turned into the Mudcat Grant show.  He picked up his first win in a nice start and whle he gave up two runs, they didn’t come until the ninth inning.  He gave up eight hits and two walks with eight strikeouts and Al Worthington struck out the final batter to lock up the win.

Billy Rohr was hit hard by the Twins and he dropped to 2-1 on the season. HE gave up four runs on six hits and two walks in just two innings of work.

Zoilo Versalles had a big day at the plate in the win.  He went four for four and he drove in two runs.  Ron Clark also contributed with a two run homer.  For the Red Sox, Reggie Smith singled and drove in a run in a game where all eight of the Red Sox hits were singles.