Ryan Jeffers and Minnesota Twins drop 5-4 game to Detroit Tigers

The Minnesota Twins fell 5-4 to the Detroit Tigers on Monday in a game decided by narrow margins for catcher Ryan Jeffers. In the second inning, Jeffers narrowly missed a tag at home plate after failing to secure a throw from Royce Lewis, which allowed a run to score. During the ninth inning, Jeffers drove a ball 411 feet against pitcher Kenley Jansen that ultimately stayed in the park, as the center field fence in Detroit sits at 412 feet. Statcast data indicated the hit would have resulted in a home run in 17 other MLB ballparks. Following the near-miss, Josh Bell grounded into a double play to conclude the contest. The result leaves the Twins with a loss despite Jeffers recording two pivotal moments that nearly altered the final outcome.

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