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Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins

MLBSeptember 1, 2026Target Field

TigersDetroitDET63-75

Tigers 2, Twins 15

Final
TwinsMinneapolisMINWon67-72
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
DET100000010281
MIN100031001–15131

W Connor PrielippL Troy Melton

Twins rout Tigers 15-2 in blowout winMinnesota's lineup erupted for 10 runs in the sixth inning to dominate Detroit at Target Field.Recap · BenchScout

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Kevin McGonigle singles on a ground ball to center fielder Walker Jenkins.
  2.  Gleyber Torres singles on a ground ball to right fielder Luke Keaschall. Kevin McGonigle to 2nd.DET 60%
  3.  Dillon Dingler flies out to center fielder Walker Jenkins. Kevin McGonigle to 3rd.
  4.  Riley Greene grounds out, first baseman Royce Lewis to pitcher Andrew Morris. Kevin McGonigle scores. Gleyber Torres to 2nd.
  5.  Hao-Yu Lee lines out to second baseman Kody Clemens.

Bot 1st

  1.  Luke Keaschall lines out sharply to third baseman Hao-Yu Lee.
  2.  Brooks Lee pops out to third baseman Hao-Yu Lee in foul territory.
  3.  Kody Clemens homers (24) on a fly ball to right field.MIN 51%
  4.  Ryan Jeffers triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Javier Báez.
  5.  Josh Bell strikes out swinging.

Top 2nd

  1.  Spencer Torkelson hits a ground-rule double (24) on a fly ball down the left-field line.DET 57%
  2.  Max Clark hit by pitch.
  3.  Javier Báez grounds into a double play, shortstop Kaelen Culpepper to second baseman Kody Clemens to first baseman Royce Lewis. Spencer Torkelson to 3rd. Max Clark out at 2nd. Javier Báez out at 1st.MIN 52%
  4.  John Peck grounds out, shortstop Kaelen Culpepper to first baseman Royce Lewis.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Trevor Larnach flies out to right fielder Javier Báez.
  2.  Royce Lewis pops out to first baseman Spencer Torkelson in foul territory.
  3.  Kaelen Culpepper grounds out, shortstop John Peck to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Top 3rd

  1.  Kevin McGonigle grounds out softly, pitcher Connor Prielipp to first baseman Royce Lewis.
  2.  Gleyber Torres strikes out swinging.
  3.  Dillon Dingler singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
  4.  Riley Greene strikes out swinging.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Walker Jenkins grounds out, shortstop John Peck to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
  2.  Luke Keaschall flies out to right fielder Javier Báez.
  3.  Brooks Lee strikes out swinging.

Top 4th

  1.  Hao-Yu Lee strikes out swinging.
  2.  Spencer Torkelson lines out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
  3.  Max Clark singles on a soft bunt ground ball to pitcher Connor Prielipp.
  4.  Javier Báez grounds into a force out, shortstop Kaelen Culpepper to second baseman Kody Clemens. Max Clark out at 2nd.

Bot 4th

  1.  Kody Clemens lines out to center fielder Max Clark.
  2.  Ryan Jeffers flies out to center fielder Max Clark.
  3.  Josh Bell strikes out swinging.

Top 5th

  1.  John Peck reaches on a fielding error by pitcher Connor Prielipp.DET 55%
  2.  Kevin McGonigle flies out to center fielder Walker Jenkins.MIN 50%
  3.  Gleyber Torres walks. John Peck to 2nd.DET 56%
  4.  Dillon Dingler grounds into a force out, shortstop Kaelen Culpepper to second baseman Kody Clemens. John Peck to 3rd. Gleyber Torres out at 2nd. Dillon Dingler to 1st.MIN 50%
  5.  Riley Greene flies out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.MIN 56%

Bot 5th

  1.  Trevor Larnach walks.MIN 63%
  2.  Royce Lewis doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Riley Greene. Trevor Larnach to 3rd.MIN 75%
  3.  Kaelen Culpepper grounds out sharply, shortstop John Peck to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.MIN 69%
  4.  Walker Jenkins reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop John Peck. Trevor Larnach scores. Royce Lewis scores. Walker Jenkins to 2nd. Throwing error by catcher Dillon Dingler, assist to shortstop John Peck.MIN 84%
  5.  Luke Keaschall doubles (24) on a ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene. Walker Jenkins scores.MIN 91%
  6.  Brooks Lee flies out to center fielder Max Clark.
  7.  Kody Clemens strikes out swinging.

Top 6th

  1.  Hao-Yu Lee strikes out swinging.
  2.  Spencer Torkelson flies out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
  3.  Max Clark called out on strikes.

Bot 6th

  1.  Ryan Jeffers lines out to center fielder Max Clark.
  2.  Josh Bell singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Javier Báez.
  3.  Trevor Larnach hit by pitch. Josh Bell to 2nd.
  4.  Royce Lewis homers (14) on a fly ball to center field. Josh Bell scores. Trevor Larnach scores.MIN 99%
  5.  Kaelen Culpepper doubles (4) on a line drive to center fielder Max Clark.
  6.  Walker Jenkins walks.
  7.  Luke Keaschall singles on a ground ball to center fielder Max Clark. Kaelen Culpepper scores. Walker Jenkins to 3rd.
  8.  Brooks Lee out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Max Clark. Walker Jenkins scores.
  9.  Kody Clemens walks. Luke Keaschall to 2nd.
  10.  Ryan Jeffers homers (13) on a line drive to left field. Luke Keaschall scores. Kody Clemens scores.
  11.  Josh Bell walks.
  12.  Trevor Larnach singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Max Clark. Josh Bell to 2nd.
  13.  Royce Lewis singles on a ground ball to second baseman Gleyber Torres. Josh Bell to 3rd. Gabriel Gonzalez to 2nd.
  14.  Kaelen Culpepper singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene. Josh Bell scores. Gabriel Gonzalez scores. Royce Lewis to 2nd.
  15.  Walker Jenkins grounds out to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Top 7th

  1.  Javier Báez strikes out swinging.
  2.  John Peck grounds out, pitcher Travis Adams to first baseman Royce Lewis.
  3.  Brett Callahan flies out sharply to right fielder Luke Keaschall.

Bot 7th

  1.  Luke Keaschall grounds out, third baseman Hao-Yu Lee to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
  2.  Ryan Kreidler flies out to right fielder Ben Malgeri.
  3.  Ben Ross strikes out swinging.

Top 8th

  1.  Ben Malgeri singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Luke Keaschall.
  2.  Dillon Dingler grounds into a force out, shortstop Kaelen Culpepper to second baseman Ryan Kreidler. Ben Malgeri out at 2nd. Dillon Dingler to 1st.
  3.  Riley Greene strikes out swinging.
  4.  Hao-Yu Lee doubles (13) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Walker Jenkins. Dillon Dingler scores.
  5.  Spencer Torkelson hit by pitch.
  6.  Max Clark strikes out swinging.

Bot 8th

  1.  Alex Jackson singles on a ground ball to second baseman Javier Báez.
  2.  Josh Bell walks.
  3.  Gabriel Gonzalez strikes out swinging.
  4.  Royce Lewis walks. Alex Jackson to 3rd. Josh Bell to 2nd.
  5.  Kaelen Culpepper grounds into a force out, shortstop John Peck to second baseman Javier Báez. Alex Jackson scores. Josh Bell to 3rd. Royce Lewis out at 2nd. Kaelen Culpepper to 1st.
  6.  Walker Jenkins grounds out, second baseman Javier Báez to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Top 9th

  1.  Javier Báez flies out to right fielder Luke Keaschall.
  2.  John Peck flies out to right fielder Luke Keaschall.
  3.  Brett Callahan singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Luke Keaschall.
  4.  Ben Malgeri flies out to center fielder Walker Jenkins.

Top 1st

  1.  DET 1, MIN 0Riley Greene grounds out, first baseman Royce Lewis to pitcher Andrew Morris. Kevin McGonigle scores. Gleyber Torres to 2nd.

Bot 1st

  1.  DET 1, MIN 1Kody Clemens homers (24) on a fly ball to right field.MIN 51%

Bot 5th

  1.  DET 1, MIN 3Walker Jenkins reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop John Peck. Trevor Larnach scores. Royce Lewis scores. Walker Jenkins to 2nd. Throwing error by catcher Dillon Dingler, assist to shortstop John Peck.MIN 84%
  2.  DET 1, MIN 4Luke Keaschall doubles (24) on a ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene. Walker Jenkins scores.MIN 91%

Bot 6th

  1.  DET 1, MIN 7Royce Lewis homers (14) on a fly ball to center field. Josh Bell scores. Trevor Larnach scores.MIN 99%
  2.  DET 1, MIN 8Luke Keaschall singles on a ground ball to center fielder Max Clark. Kaelen Culpepper scores. Walker Jenkins to 3rd.
  3.  DET 1, MIN 9Brooks Lee out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Max Clark. Walker Jenkins scores.
  4.  DET 1, MIN 12Ryan Jeffers homers (13) on a line drive to left field. Luke Keaschall scores. Kody Clemens scores.
  5.  DET 1, MIN 14Kaelen Culpepper singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene. Josh Bell scores. Gabriel Gonzalez scores. Royce Lewis to 2nd.

Top 8th

  1.  DET 2, MIN 14Hao-Yu Lee doubles (13) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Walker Jenkins. Dillon Dingler scores.

Bot 8th

  1.  DET 2, MIN 15Kaelen Culpepper grounds into a force out, shortstop John Peck to second baseman Javier Báez. Alex Jackson scores. Josh Bell to 3rd. Royce Lewis out at 2nd. Kaelen Culpepper to 1st.

Win probability

Bot 1st · Biggest swing #1 · DET 1–1 MIN

Kody Clemens homers (24) on a fly ball to right field.

See it in the scoring summary
MIN 51%MIN +12 pts

Game leaders

TigersDetroit

TwinsMinneapolis

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Kevin McGonigle DH3110000.274
Brett Callahan LF2010000.281
Gleyber Torres 2B2010011.262
Ben Malgeri RF2010000.230
Dillon Dingler C4110000.248
Riley Greene LF4001002.270
Jacob Waguespack P0000000.000
Hao-Yu Lee 3B4011002.270
Spencer Torkelson 1B3010000.221
Max Clark CF3010002.238
Javier Báez 2B4000001.248
John Peck SS4000000.000
Totals35282018

2B: Lee, Torkelson.RBI: Greene, Lee.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Troy Melton L5.167514962.20
Kyle Finnegan0.135520254.07
Beau Brieske1.132211277.59
Jacob Waguespack1.011121212.70

Video

0:04Breaking down Troy Melton's pitches0:11A deep dive into Royce Lewis' home run0:11Visualizing Ryan Jeffers' swing using bat tracking technology0:19Hao-Yu Lee's RBI double
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