Twins Use Big Innings to Top Tigers, Even Season Records
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (Interstat) — The Minnesota Twins scored three runs in the third inning and never trailed, defeating the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Monday at Target Field. The win evened both teams’ records at 4-6.
After Detroit took a brief lead, Minnesota answered with three in the third on RBI singles from Matt Wallner and Royce Lewis. Luke Keaschall’s two-run homer in the fourth extended the lead. Detroit managed only four hits, all coming during their three-run fourth. Joe Ryan earned the win for Minnesota, while Casey Mize took the loss. Cody Laweryson secured the save.
Attendance was 12,569. The game time was 2 hours, 52 minutes. The teams continue their series Tuesday.