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Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins

MLB
Tigers
29-39
7-1
Final
Twins
35-35
Target Field
TV: MLB.TV
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Who won: Tigers 7-1

The Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Target Field. The Tigers win the series 3-1. The Tigers outscored the Twins 5-0 in the 3rd inning. Matt Vierling went 3-for-4 with 2 home runs and 2 RBI for the Tigers. Alex Kirilloff went 1-for-4 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Twins.

Recap · Jun 16
Vierling homers twice, Báez adds a 3-run shot in the Tigers' 7-1 victory over the Twins

Matt Vierling hit two solo homers, Javier Báez had a three-run shot to cap a five-run third inning and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday...

What it means

  • Season series: DET wins series 3-1.
  • Tigers 14-21 on the road; Twins 20-16 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · Sep 29
Twins believe future is bright with lineup built around young players
ESPN · Sep 29
Athletics' Zack Gelof sues Tigers after hitting metal fence
Recap · Sep 27
Rangers eliminated from postseason contention on final day with 6-4 loss to Twins
Preview · Sep 27
Tigers try to sweep series against the Pirates
Recap · Sep 27
Rangers push the AL West race to the final day of the regular season with a 6-2 win over the Twins
ESPN · Sep 26
Tigers' emotional Justin Verlander leaves final career start to hugs
Recap · Sep 26
Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3
Recap · Sep 26
Rangers falter in AL West chase, lose to Twins 10-2 as deGrom matches high by allowing 8 earned runs

Injuries and inactives

Tigers4th in AL Cent
  • Burch Smith RP
    Shoulder, Surgery, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Colt Keith 3B
    Thumb, Sprain, left
    10-Day-IL
  • Kerry Carpenter RF
    Foot, Plantar Fasciitis, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Parker Meadows CF
    Arm, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Reese Olson SP
    Shoulder, Surgery, right
    60-Day-IL
Twins3rd in AL Cent
  • Walker Jenkins CF
    Elbow, Surgery, right
    Out
  • Byron Buxton CF
    Hip, Surgery, right
    10-Day-IL
  • Jeff Hoffman RP
    Forearm, Inflammation, right
    15-Day-IL
  • Mike Paredes SP
    Oblique, Strain, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Trevor Larnach LF
    Wrist, Sprain, left
    10-Day-IL

Probable starters

Tigers4th in AL Cent
Will Vest SP
Probable starter · 2-1, 2.98 ERA, 56 K, 1.10 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Zach McKinstryLF
  2. 2Spencer Torkelson1B
  3. 3Kerry CarpenterDH
  4. 4Javier BaezSS
  5. 5Nick Maton2B
  6. 6Andy IbanezLF
  7. 7Matt VierlingRF
  8. 8Eric HaaseC
  9. 9Jonathan Schoop3B
Twins3rd in AL Cent
Joe Ryan SP
Probable starter · 11-10, 4.51 ERA, 197 K, 1.17 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Edouard Julien2B
  2. 2Carlos CorreaSS
  3. 3Byron BuxtonDH
  4. 4Alex KirilloffRF
  5. 5Donovan Solano1B
  6. 6Royce Lewis3B
  7. 7Joey GalloLF
  8. 8Christian VazquezC
  9. 9Michael A. TaylorCF

The series

DET wins series 3-1
Last meeting: Tigers 8, Twins 4 (Jun 15)

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Game info

Venue
Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota · Attendance 27,170
Officials
Dan Iassogna (Home Plate Umpire), Ryan Wills (First Base Umpire), Gabe Morales (Second Base Umpire), Adam Beck (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesDET wins series 3-1

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