August 26, 1967 at Comiskey Park
Red Sox 6 (72-56), White Sox (70-56)
The Red Sox passed the Twins as it seemed like every day saw a new first place team in the American League. Jerry Stephenson improved to 2-0 with a nice start. He gave up two runs on just three hits and five walks with three strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. Bucky Brandon shutout the White Sox through the final 3 1/3 and he picked up his third save of the season. For the White Sox, Joe Horlen fell to 14-5. He gave up five runs on ten hits and one walk in 4 1/3 innings.
George Scott and Reggie Smith both had three hits, a run and an RBI in the win. For the White Sox, Don Buford went two for three with a walk and a run.
