Late pressure defined Detroit’s win over Minnesota, with the Tigers holding on after the Twins pulled within a run in the middle innings.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| DET | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Riley Greene carried Detroit’s offense with a homer that brought home Gleyber Torres and extended the Tigers’ lead. Kevin McGonigle also homered, while Troy Melton earned the win before Detroit’s bullpen closed out the game.
Kevin McGonigle’s homer tied the game in the first. Colt Keith was hit by a pitch in the second, bringing Zach McKinstry home and giving Detroit the lead for good. McGonigle later reached on a fielder’s choice, with Max Clark scoring after a throwing error by Royce Lewis. Minnesota answered with Trevor Larnach’s homer and Walker Jenkins’ double, which brought Larnach and Kaelen Culpepper home.
Joe Ryan took the loss after allowing Detroit to build its lead through the early innings. Melton worked into the sixth, and Jacob Waguespack, Drew Sommers, Tyler Kinley and Kenley Jansen combined to keep Minnesota off the board late.
The Tigers extended their winning streak, while the Twins absorbed another loss. A game shaped by late pressure ended with Detroit’s bullpen preserving the narrow margin.
Detroit Tigers defeated Minnesota Twins, 5-4.
- Riley Greene went 3-for-4 with 1 home run, 2 RBIs and 1 run scored (batting .279 on the season).
- Trevor Larnach went 2-for-3 with 1 home run, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored (batting .265 on the season).
- Kevin McGonigle went 1-for-4 with 1 home run, 1 RBI and 1 run scored (batting .271 on the season).
- Troy Melton allowed 4 runs on 7 hits over 5.2 innings, striking out 3, to earn the win (8-4) (2.42 ERA).
- Joe Ryan allowed 3 runs (2 earned) on 3 hits over 4.0 innings, striking out 7, and took the loss (6-9) (3.68 ERA).
- Kenley Jansen allowed 0 runs on 0 hits over 1.0 inning, and closed it out for the save (18) (3.63 ERA).
Detroit Tigers improved to 66-78; Minnesota Twins fell to 68-76 (2 straight losses).