Tigers defeat Twins 5-4
Detroit Tigers Edge Minnesota Twins 5-4 Behind Home Runs From Greene and McGonigle
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Twins starter Joe Ryan returned from the injured list to make his first start since Aug. 4, after recovering from a strained left glute muscle. He allowed three runs—two earned—in four innings while striking out seven.
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Kevin McGonigle’s first-inning homer was his 15th of the rookie season and his first since Aug. 23; the 108.4-mph drive came against a 95.1-mph four-seam fastball from Ryan.
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The game featured five hit-by-pitches—three charged to Detroit pitchers and two to Minnesota pitchers—an unusually high total for the matchup.
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Detroit built its early lead in the second inning after Zach McKinstry tripled, Max Clark walked and Ryan hit John Peck and Colt Keith with consecutive pitches, forcing in a run; an error by Twins first baseman Royce Lewis then allowed another run to score.
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Riley Greene’s fifth-inning homer traveled 417 feet over the right-field wall. It was his third home run in three games and his sixth extra-base hit over that span.
The Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday, as Riley Greene and rookie Kevin McGonigle powered the offense. Greene finished with three hits and a two-run homer, while McGonigle added a solo shot in the first inning Echo Press. The win improved Detroit to 66-78 and cut their wild-card deficit to 6½ games with two matchups left in the series.
Greene Stays Hot With 417-Foot Two-Run Shot
Riley Greene extended his torrid stretch in the fifth inning, launching a homer that traveled 417 feet over the right-field wall Post Bulletin. The blast marked his third home run in three games and his sixth extra-base hit over that three-game span. Greene's hot bat has become the Tigers' most consistent offensive weapon down the stretch.
McGonigle's 15th Homer Sets Early Tone
Kevin McGonigle got the Tigers rolling in the first inning with his 15th home run of the rookie season DL Online. The blast, a 108.4-mph drive off a 95.1-mph fastball from Twins starter Joe Ryan, came in McGonigle's first at-bat. It was his first homer since August 23 and gave Detroit an early cushion.
Ryan's Return Cut Short by Early Runs
Joe Ryan made his first start since August 4 after recovering from a strained left glute muscle Brainerd Dispatch. The Twins starter struggled early, allowing three runs—two earned—while striking out seven over four innings. A wild inning in the second saw Ryan hit two Detroit batters with consecutive pitches after Zach McKinstry tripled and Max Clark walked.
Bullpen Shuts Door With Scoreless Relief
Detroit's relief corps was dominant after Ryan exited, with Troy Melton earning the win despite allowing four runs over 5â…” innings Keweenaw Report. The bullpen then pitched 3â…“ scoreless innings to seal the victory. Closer Kenley Jansen recorded his 18th save of the season, keeping the Tigers alive in their wild-card push.
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