US EditionLuke Keaschall helps Twins pull away from Tigers in opener
- Luke Keaschall hit a tiebreaking, 367-foot home run in the fourth inning to help the Minnesota Twins defeat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Monday night in Minneapolis, opening a four-game series.
- Temperatures at first pitch were 37 degrees, forcing players into full sleeves and head coverings; Twins starter Joe Ryan earned the win while Tigers starter Casey Mize took the loss after allowing five runs.
- Minnesota jumped to a 3-0 lead before Detroit tied the game in the fourth, but Keaschall's homer reclaimed the advantage; Victor Caratini, Twins catcher, added two insurance runs with a single in the eighth.
- Four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings to preserve the lead, with Cody Laweryson, Twins reliever, pitching the final 1 2/3 innings to earn his first career save.
- The Tigers will start Tarik Skubal tomorrow night, who has allowed one run over 13 innings this season, while Minnesota counters with right-hander Taj Bradley for Wednesday's matchup.
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Caratini, Keaschall helps Twins pull away from Tigers in opener
Luke Keaschall clubbed a tiebreaking two-run home run and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night in Minneapolis. Victor Caratini went 2-for-4 with three RBIs for Minnesota, which won the opener of a four-game series. Matt Wallner finished 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Zach McKinstry went 1-for-3 with two RBIs to lead Detroit at the plate. Rookie Kevin McGonigle batted leadoff and went 1-for-5 wi…
Twins bats come alive in win over Tigers
The Minnesota Twins took down the Detroit Tigers 7-3 in their series opener on Monday night. Joe Ryan struck out seven batters while only giving up two runs over five innings en route to earning the win. Anthony Banda tossed a scoreless innings while Eric Orze and Kody Funderburk each threw ⅔ of an inning. Cody Laweryson tossed 1 ⅔ innings, earning the save. Victor Caratini led the offense with three RBI. Luke Keaschall added a two-run homer. Ma…
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Keaschall hits a 2-run homer and the Twins hold on for a frigid 7-3 win over the Tigers
Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid night.
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