Documenting the Greatest Pennant Race of All Time
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August 27, 1967 at Cleveland Stadium
Twins 6 (72-56), Indians 3
Jim Merritt went the distance and he won his tenth game as the Twins once again moved into first place (tied with the Red Sox). Merritt gave up just three runs on seven hits and a walk with eight strikeouts.
Rod Carew had a big day at the plate. He went two for two with two walks, a homerun and two runs. Rich Rollins was the other Twin to go yard with a solo shot in the sixth inning.
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| Team | W | L | GB |
| BOS | 92 | 70 | - |
| MIN | 91 | 71 | 1.0 |
| DET | 91 | 71 | 1.0 |
| CHW | 89 | 73 | 3.0 |
| CAL | 84 | 77 | 7.5 |
| BAL | 76 | 85 | 15.5 |
| WSA | 76 | 85 | 15.5 |
| CLE | 75 | 87 | 17.0 |
| NYY | 72 | 90 | 20.0 |
| KCA | 62 | 99 | 29.5 |
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