Twins hang 10 runs on the Tigers in the 6th inning of a 15-2 win as Lewis, Jeffers hit 3-run homers
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the skidding Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Kody Clemens homered for the second straight game and Kalen Culpepper had two hits and three RBIs for the Twins (67-72), who won their third straight game after losing seven of eight. Minnesota is 3 1/2 games behind…
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers each hit three-run homers during the Minnesota Twins' 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. The Twins' powerful 10-run sixth inning marked their third consecutive win after a seven-game losing streak. Kody Clemens also hit a homer, while Kalen Culpepper contributed with two hits and three RBIs.
This win extended Minnesota's winning streak to three games, following an 11-1 series opener. The Twins, currently 3½ games behind Cleveland in the AL for the third wild-card spot, have compiled a 67-72 record. They are second in the AL in runs, with a notable 10-run inning in the fifth inning of a 16-8 win against Arizona on June 20.
The Tigers, who have lost 14 of their last 17 games, turned to Riley Greene from the injured list. The Twins' next opponent is Dean Kremer for the series finale on Wednesday night, while the Tigers will rely on Drew Anderson.
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