Thursday, June 15, 1967: Minnesota 6, Tigers 1

Bloomington, MN- Dave Boswell twirled a brilliant two-hitter, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tigers, 6-1, at Metropolitan Stadium.

The Twins earned a split of the four-game series by taking the third and fourth games.

Tony Oliva had four hits and an RBI, and Ted Uhlaender slammed a two-run homer to lead the Twins.

Boswell didn't allow a hit until the sixth inning, when Norm Cash tagged him for a solo homer with two outs. Bill Freehan followed with an infield hit, and that was it for the Tigers offense. Boswell walked four and struck out eight.

Joe Sparma (5-6) started and took the loss for Detroit (31-26), which ended its 15-game road trip with a 9-6 record.

Sparma pitched six turbulent innings, giving up four runs and nine hits. The Twins strafed Sparma and Johnny Podres for 15 hits.

Minnesota lefty swingers Oliva, Uhlaender and Rod Carew went a combined 10-for-14 with four RBI.

Game 57	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
DET	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	0
MIN	2	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	X	6	15	0

WP- Boswell

LP- Sparma