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Clemens' Go-Ahead Home Run Powers Twins Past Tigers
On Tuesday night, Kody Clemens blasted a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Minnesota Twins held on for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Minnesota starter Dean Kremer earned his second victory since being acquired from Baltimore in a trade early last month, while Detroit starter Drew Anderson took the loss.
The Twins scored early when Josh Bell hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Brooks Lee, while Kevin McGonigle provided Detroit's offense with his second home run in as many days for his 16th of the season.
Pitching a scoreless ninth inning, reliever Yoendrys Gomez secured the save for Minnesota, earning his 22nd save in 22 chances to close out the tight contest.
The teams conclude their three-game series on Wednesday, with Detroit needing a win to avoid recording their eighth consecutive losing series of the season.