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Taj Bradley, Ryan Jeffers help secure Twins win against Tigers
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-2 at Target Field, with pitcher Taj Bradley outdueling American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal.
Bradley limited the Tigers to one run on six hits while striking out 10 batters over 6 1/3 innings, utilizing a lethal splitter that generated nine whiffs on Tuesday night.
Minnesota's offense broke the scoreless tie in the fifth inning when Luke Keaschall singled in a run, followed by a two-run double from Catcher Ryan Jeffers and an RBI double by Josh Bell.
With the victory, Minnesota secured a 2-0 series lead, with relievers Taylor Rogers and Justin Topa managing final outs before an announced crowd of 12,341 at Target Field.
The Twins play the Tigers again on Wednesday in the third game of a four-game set, with RHP Bailey Ober facing Detroit LHP Framber Valdez.