Ryan Jeffers hits 2 HRs, Walker Jenkins has 1st MLB HR as Twins defeat Tigers 11-1

Ryan Jeffers homered twice for the Minnesota Twins while Walker Jenkins hit his first major league homer, leading to an 11-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Starting pitcher Taj Bradley struck out nine batters over seven innings, though he gave up one run on four hits and three walks. The Twins established a solid lead through four innings, fueled by a sac fly and a solo home run from Kody Clemens.

In the fifth inning, Brooks Lee added three runs with a three-run single to right field. In the sixth inning, another three-run rally from the Twins, led by Lee's double, put the game firmly in Minnesota's favor. Despite Jackson Jobe's five-run performance on the mound, including four earned runs, the Twins' offense was overwhelmingly dominant, sending Hao-Yu Lee's solo shot to the bullpen for the lone Tigers run in the seventh.

The Twins showcased their offensive firepower with Ryan Jeffers adding his second homer of the season in the eighth inning, driving in two runs. The Twins will face the Tigers again on Tuesday in the middle game of a three-game series.