Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle Belt Home Runs for Tigers in 5-4 Win over Twins
Greene added a two-run homer as Detroit’s bullpen held Minnesota to one hit after the sixth and Kenley Jansen earned his 494th save.
- On Monday, Sept. 7, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 at Comerica Park, bouncing back after losing three of four games in Cleveland over the weekend.
- All-Star left fielder Riley Greene and rookie Kevin McGonigle powered the offense with home runs, with Greene's 417-foot blast in the fifth providing crucial breathing room and McGonigle's 15th long ball tying the game early.
- Starter Troy Melton earned the victory after allowing four runs over 5 2/3 innings, while Detroit's bullpen held the Twins scoreless for the final 3 1/3 innings to protect the lead.
- Zach McKinstry drove in a key run with a second-inning triple, while Walker Jenkins' two-run double in the sixth brought the Twins within one before reliever Kenley Jansen secured his 18th save.
- The win moves Detroit to 66-78, sitting 6 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card berth, as the teams continue their series Tuesday with Right-hander Drew Anderson facing RHP Dean Kremer.
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Independent EspañolDetroit took over Minnesota 5-4 thanks to a two-run home run by Greene and a solitary McGonigle quadrangular.The opening Melton allowed four races, but Detroit's relay limited a hit to the Twins; Jansen managed to save 494.
Riley Greene, Kevin McGonigle help Tigers top Twins to open series
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Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle belt home runs for Tigers in 5-4 win over Twins
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
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