1967 American League Pennant Race

April 13, 1967 at Fenway Park
White Sox 8 (1-1), Red Sox 5 (1-1)

The White Sox returned the favor and ran up the score on the Red Sox to split the two game series.  Down 5-3, the White Sox scored five unearned runs in the top of the ninth to put the game away.

Pete Ward homered in the fifth inning for the White Sox and Jerry Adair, Don Buford and Ron Hansen all had two RBIS.  Rico Petrocelli had another nice game for Boston.  He went two for three with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run.

Jack Lamabe picked up the win in relief and Bob Locker pitched a perfect ninth for the save.  Hank Fischer took the loss for the Red Sox in relief of Bucky Brandon.