1967 American League Pennant Race

September 2, 1967 at Metropolitan Stadium
Twins 5 (76-58), Tigers 0 (74-61)

The Twins took a half game lead in the American League while the Tigers fell to fourth place as Dave Boswell shutout visiting Detroit.  Boswell improved to 12-9.  He gave up six hits with three strikeouts in the win.  Denny McLain took the loss for the Tigers and he fell to 17-15.  He gave up three runs (two earned) on seven hits with three strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.

Ted Uhlaender was the hitting star for the Twins.  He went three for four and he drove in three of the Twins five runs.  Tony Oliva pitched in with two singles, a walk, a run and an RBI.  For the Tigers, Al Kaline and Bill Freehan were the only Tigers with two hits.