Charlie Morton Shines on the Mound, Dillon Dingler Drives in 3, and Tigers Rout Twins 7
The Tigers scored five runs in the first inning and pitchers combined for a two-hit shutout, pushing the Twins 14 games behind in the AL Central, officials said.
- On Aug. 15, the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning and Charlie Morton shut out the Twins over six innings to win 7-0 at Target Field.
- Twins starter Pierson Ohl faced 17 batters, allowed seven runs on eight hits and two walks in 2 1/3 innings on Friday.
- Error on a potential double-play ball by Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall triggered Detroit’s early five-run first inning, as the Tigers responded with three two-out hits.
- The Tigers will start Saturday with a 7.5-game lead in the AL Central after their third straight win.
- Minnesota Twins have lost five of their past seven games and are 14 games behind the American League Central.
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Charlie Morton shines on the mound, Dillon Dingler drives in 3, and Tigers rout Twins 7
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Dillon Dingler hit a two-run single in the first, in which the Tigers batted around against Twins starter Pierson Ohl (0-3), who was making his fifth career start. An error by Minnesota second baseman Luke Keaschall led to four unearned runs. The…
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