4/23/67: Twins-Tigers

Despite Wobbly Wilson, Tigers hang on to sweep Twins

Detroit, Apr 23-Earl Wilson's wobbly right arm could not deter the Tigers from a sweep of the Twins, hanging on despite 6 walks to nip the Minnesotans and secure a series sweep, 2-1. The Tigers got the runs they needed in their half of the 2nd on back-to-back lead-off singles  by Al Kaline and Jim Northrup, the runs scoring on a single by Bill Freehan and a sac fly to right by Norm Cash.

Turning point was the 7th

After Harmon Killebrew's lead-off homer in the 6th cut the Twin deficit to 2-1, the Twins made their move in the 7th. After starter Dean Chance took a called 3rd strike from Wilson and Cesar Tovar bounced to 3rd, catcher Russ Nixon drew his 2nd walk from Wilson and moved to 2nd on a single by Tony Oliva. Killebrew walked to load the bases, but Wilson's wobbly right arm was able to coax a fly ball from Bob Allison's bat into the glove of Jim Northrup in left field, ending the threat and effectively the ball game as Wilson pitched a perfect 8th and 9th to secure the win and series sweep for the Bengals.

RECORDS: MIN 3-6, 4 losses in a row. DET 8-3, 5 wins in a row.

DET 2-6-0 MIN 1-6-0 WP-Wilson LP-Chance HR-Killebrew (1) SB-Kaline STRIKEOUTS: Wilson 7 Chance 6.

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