1967 American League Pennant Race

July 27, 1967 at Fenway Park
Red Sox 6 (54-41), Angels 5 (54-46)

Reggie Smith scored on an error in the bottom of the tenth as the Red Sox took care of the red hot Angels.  The Red Sox were also helped out by four homeruns.  Carl Yastrzemski, Tony Coniligario and George Scott all hit solo homeruns while Joe Foy belted a two run homer.  Tony C.’s and Foy’s homers both came in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game up and send the game into extra frames.

For the Angels, Don Mincher was the hitting star.  He went two for five with his sixteenth homerun and three RBIs.  Jimmie Hall had a nice game as well with two singles.

Sparky Lyle picked up the win for the Red Sox with a shutout tenth inning.  Bill Kelso took the loss for the Angels and he fell to 4-3 on the season.