Detroit Tigers defeat Minnesota Twins in twelve innings

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 11-6 in a 12-inning game on Wednesday. The Twins were held hitless until the fourth inning and struggled with situational hitting throughout the contest. Royce provided a highlight for Minnesota in the eighth inning with a two-run single that tied the score, but the team failed to generate further offense. The Twins faced significant difficulty moving runners, finishing 4-for-21 in opportunities with runners in scoring position. A defensive and pitching collapse in the 12th inning allowed the Tigers to pull away for the win. Minnesota now looks to move past the loss after failing to capitalize on multiple opportunities late in the game.

• 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers 11, Minnesota Twins 6 (12 inn.): It’s too late to apologize