Tigers roll past Minnesota Twins 8-5
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Brooks Lee’s first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep.
Former Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran was hit by a comebacker on Friday night and the Philadelphia Phillies now await his injury outcome.
The Twins got to right-hander Chris Paddack for eight runs on nine hits, including Brooks Lee’s first career grand slam.
Twins ownership is staying put, which one insider has many thinking another trade to shed money, like dealing Joe Ryan, could be coming.
Thursday marked the first Twins game at Target Field since the Pohlad family announced it is no longer selling the team.
The Pohlad family said they intend to keep the Twins franchise, a change of heart after previously announcing their intentions to sell the team.
It’s been two and a half weeks since the trade deadline fire sale. Of the 11 guys sent packing, who has been doing well? Who hasn’t? And who’s been injured?
The Tigers have a chance to clinch the four-game series thanks to a variety of victories thus far against the Twins. After squeaking out a win in extra innings on Thursday night and a convincing 7-0 victory on Friday, Detroit managed to show some perseverance in a primetime clash on Saturday night.