September 8, 1967 at Memorial Stadium
Twins 7 (80-61), Orioles 2
The Twins took game one of their doubleheader with the Orioles behind the bat of Tony Oliva and Harmon Killebrew and the arm of Jim Merritt. Oliva went three for four with two doubles, two runs and an RBI while Killebrew homered, drove in two and scored twice.
Merritt improved to 12-4 with a solid start. He gave up two runs on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts in a complete game win.
September 8, 1967 at Memorial Stadium
Orioles 5, Twins 3 (80-62)
The Twins dropped the final game of their doubleheader with the Orioles and with the loss, they’d once again have to settle for a tie for first place. It was with a different team though as the Red Sox lost and the Tigers won to take their place.
Jim Perry dropped to 7-7 with a tough start. He gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks with four strikeouts in just four innings.
Tony Oliva was a perfect five for five in the game. He also scored two of the Twins three runs.