September 6, 1967 at Tiger Stadium
Tigers 8 (79-62), Athletics 5
The Tigers took game one of their doubleheader with the Athletics behind a two homer game by Eddie Mathews. He finished with three RBIs as did Al Kaline, who went two for three with two walks, three RBIs and a run.
Denny McLain was hit hard and he gave up four runs in five innings but the bullpen picked him up. Fred Gladding improved to 5-4 and he gave up two hits and a walk with one strikeout in two innings. Fred Lasher gave up one run in two innings and he picked up his fifth save of the season.
September 6, 1967 at Tiger Stadium
Tigers 6 (79-62), Athletics 3
Earl Wilson won his 20th game of the season, the Tigers won their third straight and in the process, the Tigers moved into a four way tie for first place in the American League. Wilson gave up three runs on eight hits and a walk with four strikeouts in the complete game win.
Four different Tigers went yard in the game. Jerry Lumpe, Lenny Green, and Mickey Stanley all belted solo homeruns while Earl Wilson helped out his own cause with a two run homer in the seventh inning.