Minnesota Twins score 10 runs in sixth to defeat Detroit Tigers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 5:41 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 15-2 on Tuesday at Target Field. Minnesota secured the win after a productive sixth inning in which the team scored 10 runs against Detroit. This outcome marks the second consecutive blowout loss for the Tigers against their divisional rival, following an 11-1 defeat in the series opener on Monday. The Tigers have surrendered a combined 26-3 score across the first two games of the three-game series. Detroit has fallen to a 63-75 record, effectively ending its pursuit of a postseason berth after a 3-13 stretch since August 13. The teams are scheduled to conclude their three-game series on Wednesday evening at 7:40 p.m. ET.
- •The Twins scored 10 runs in the sixth inning at Target Field.
- •This was the first 10-run inning allowed by the Tigers since August 2015.
- •Detroit holds a 63-75 record after losing both games of the current series.
- •The Tigers and Twins play the final game of their series Wednesday.
- •Detroit has compiled a 3-13 record over its last 16 games.
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers Set Alarming 11-Year Mark During Latest Blowout Loss
- 3:51 AMThe Detroit News — From bad to worse: Reeling Tigers blasted again by Twins, 15-2 - The Detroit News
"The Detroit Tigers entered their series against the divisional rival Minnesota Twins officially in desperation mode if they wanted even the faintest of prayers of keep their fading hopes of making the MLB postseason for the third straight season alive.They were blasted 11-1 in the series opener on Monday evening, and things managed to get […] The post Tigers Set Alarming 11-Year Mark During Latest Blowout Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
"One night after losing 11-1 in Minnesota, the Tigers were blown out again by the Twins, 15-2.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:41 AMTigers Set Alarming 11-Year Mark During Latest Blowout Loss
The Detroit Tigers entered their series against the divisional rival Minnesota Twins officially in desperation mode if they wanted even the faintest of prayers of keep their fading hopes of making the MLB postseason for the third straight season alive.They were blasted 11-1 in the series opener on Monday evening, and things managed to get […] The post Tigers Set Alarming 11-Year Mark During Latest Blowout Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
- The Detroit NewsSep 2, 2026, 3:51 AMFrom bad to worse: Reeling Tigers blasted again by Twins, 15-2 - The Detroit News
One night after losing 11-1 in Minnesota, the Tigers were blown out again by the Twins, 15-2.
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