September 25, 1957 at Metropolitan Stadium
Angels 9 (81-74), Twins 2 (90-68)
With the Angels playing the Twins and the Tigers in the final week of the season, California would have just as much of an impact on the 1967 American League Pennant Race as the four teams still in it. They made their mark by blasting the Twins and in the process, giving the Red Sox a share of first place without even playing a game.
Jim Fregosi was the hitting star. He went three for five with a triple, two RBIs and three runs. Rick Reichardt went three for five with a run. For the Twins, Rod Carew went two for four with a run.
George Brunet was hit hard and he gave up two runs in 3 1/3 innings. Jack Hamilton threw 2 2/3 innings of shutout relief and he improved to 9-6 while Curt Simmons threw three shutout innings and he picked up his first save of the season. Jim Merritt took the loss for the Twins. He gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk with a strikeout in just 1 1/3 innings.