1967 American League Pennant Race

September 8, 1967 at Fenway Park
Yankees 5, Red Sox 2  (80-63)

The Red Sox fell from first place as things still remained tight in the American League Pennant race.  The four contenders were still all within a game of each other and with the loss, the Red Sox stood just a half game of the Twins and the most recent team to climb to the perch, the Detroit Tigers. 

The Red Sox managed only two runs in this one with George Scott playing a roll in both.  He tripled home Carl Yastrzemski in the first inning and then he scored after he led off with a single and stole a base in the fourth inning.

Lee Stange fell to 8-10 on the season with a tough start.  He gave up three runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts in six innings.