Tigers Pound Twins, Again 7-1
The Twins lost 7-1 in Detroit to the Tigers Thursday afternoon. The game was delayed more than 3 hours due to rain and inclement weather. Kyle Gibson threw just 3 2/3 innings with 8 hits, 5 walks and 6 earned runs allowed. He takes the loss. Shane Greene allowed 4 hits and 1 unearned run in 8 innings to get the win for the Tigers. The Twins managed only 5 hits in the game. Joe Mauer was 1-3 with a run scored.
Minnesota were swept in the 3-game series in Detroit and was outscored 22-1. The Twins begin a 3-game series in Chicago against the White Sox today at 3:10, pregame on WJON at 2:40. Lefthander Tommy Millone will start on the mound for the Twins.