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Detroit Tigers defeat Minnesota Twins in 12-inning baseball game

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Detroit Tigers defeat Minnesota Twins in 12-inning baseball game

Summary

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins in a 12-inning game on September 2, finishing with an 11-6 victory. Detroit established a 5-1 lead during the contest, but the Minnesota bullpen erased the deficit, forcing extra innings. Spencer Torkelson delivered a tie-breaking home run in the 12th inning before a late rally involving Javier Báez pushed the lead to five runs. Rookies including John Peck, Max Clark, Hao-Yu Lee, and Eduardo Valencia contributed multiple hits and runs throughout the night. The victory brings Detroit to a 64-75 record for the season. The game featured multiple lead changes as both teams struggled to maintain control in the later stages of the marathon matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Spencer Torkelson hit a home run in the 12th inning to break the tie.
•John Peck recorded his first Major League hit and finished with three RBIs.
•Max Clark went 3-for-4 and scored the go-ahead run in the 11th inning.
•Detroit scored five runs in the 12th inning to secure the final margin.
•The Tigers improved their season record to 64-75 with the win.

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What they're saying

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Spencer Torkelson’s extra-inning blast and a surge of rookie hitting propelled Detroit through a chaotic marathon, proving the franchise's rising stars can handle the heat of late-season drama.
— Yahoo Sports

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