1967 American League Pennant Race

August 31, 1967 at Metropolitan Stadium
Twins 10 (75-58), Orioles 9

In a game that saw six lead changes, the Twins hung on and finally beat the Orioles in the bottom of the ninth.  The game winner was a walk off, two run pinch hit homer by Rich Reese in the bottom of the ninth.  Cesar Tovar led the way at the plate though.  He went three for five with a double and three runs.

Jim Merritt was roughed up for five runs in 4 2/3 innings.  Ron Kline improved to 7-0 despite giving up three runs and the lead in the top of the ninth inning.