In an exciting matchup on Saturday, the Detroit Tigers showcased their power at home, defeating the Minnesota Twins 10-5. Highlighting the performance was Zach McKinstry, who delivered three hits, including one of the Tigers’ four home runs. Riley Greene, Kerry Carpenter, and Gleyber Torres also contributed to the offensive display, each hitting a homer.
On the mound, Casey Mize improved to an impressive 8-2 on the season. Over 6 2/3 innings, he surrendered only two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five. Mize’s home record remains stellar, as he is now 5-0 with a 2.00 ERA in six starts at Comerica Park.
Bailey Ober, pitching for the Twins, struggled against Detroit’s lineup, allowing seven runs on 11 hits, which included all four home runs. He finished the game with one walk and five strikeouts.
The game began with Detroit taking an early 1-0 lead thanks to a sacrifice fly after Spencer Torkelson doubled. The Twins countered in the third inning with a two-run homer from Byron Buxton, leading 2-1 briefly. However, Carpenter’s homer quickly tied the game, and from there, the Tigers powered ahead, eventually leading 6-2 after Greene’s leadoff homer in the fifth.
Though Carlos Correa hit a two-run homer for the Twins in the eighth, Wenceel Pérez answered with a two-run double, solidifying Detroit’s advantage.
A key moment came in the second inning when Carpenter made a leaping catch to prevent a fly ball from Ryan Jeffers from clearing the fence, preserving the Tigers’ early lead.
On the statistical front, Byron Buxton’s homer marked the 15th time he has homered and stolen a base in a game, tying him with Gary Gaetti for third on the Twins’ career list.
As the series wraps up, fans can look forward to the first Sunday night game at Comerica Park since 2017, where Twins’ RHP Chris Paddack faces off against Tigers’ ace LHP Tarik Skubal, who boasts a remarkable 9-0 record in his last 14 starts.
The game showcased the Tigers’ ability to maintain their momentum, blending strong pitching and explosive batting, leaving fans hopeful for continued success in the remainder of the season.