Jeffers Homers Twice as Twins Trounce Tigers
Ryan Jeffers hit two homers and Walker Jenkins added his first major league home run as Minnesota scored 11 runs.
- On Monday, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 11-1 in Minneapolis, powered by two home runs from Ryan Jeffers and Walker Jenkins' first major league homer.
- Taj Bradley struck out nine Tigers over seven innings, allowing just one run, while Detroit starter Jackson Jobe surrendered five runs in five innings, setting the tone for Minnesota's offensive onslaught.
- Jeffers launched a 420-foot three-run shot in the fifth inning and a 384-foot homer in the seventh, while Brooks Lee cleared the bases with a three-run single in the sixth.
- Jenkins, the 21-year-old top prospect, capped the scoring with his first big-league homer in the eighth inning, marking the Tigers' 10th loss in 12 games.
- The three-game series continues on Tuesday, with Twins left-hander Connor Prielipp facing Tigers right-hander Troy Melton in the middle game.
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Twins dominate Tigers in series opener
The Minnesota Twins crushed the Detroit Tigers 11-1 in their series opener on Monday night. Taj Bradley struck out nine batters over seven innings while only giving up one run, earning the win. Tommy Nance tossed a pair of scoreless innings out of the bullpen to close the door. Ryan Jeffers led the offensive attack with two home runs and four RBI, his 11th and 12th of the season. Brooks Lee added three RBI.Walker Jenkins chipped in a two run hom…
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Jeffers homers twice as Twins trounce Tigers
Ryan Jeffers connected for two of the Twins' four home runs in Minnesota's 11-1 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday in Minneapolis.
The Toronto Star
Ryan Jeffers hits 2 HRs, Walker Jenkins has 1st MLB HR as Twins defeat Tigers 11-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1
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