Tigers score late to secure 10-4 victory over Twins

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Tigers score late to secure 10-4 victory over Twins
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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 10-4 at Comerica Park on June 9, 2026. Despite Byron Buxton's early home run for the Twins, the Tigers responded with a strong offensive display, highlighted by Dillon Dingler's three-run homer in the sixth inning. The teams exchanged leads, but the Tigers took command with Kerry Carpenter's two-run shot in the fifth. The game concluded with the Tigers extending their lead in the seventh. Detroit’s performance late in the game was crucial to their victory.

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  • Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning.
  • Kerry Carpenter's two-run homer put the Tigers ahead for good.
  • Byron Buxton opened the scoring with a homer for the Twins.
  • The Tigers added two more runs in the seventh inning.
  • The game featured four home runs from each team.
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Four solo home runs weren’t enough as the Tigers pulled away late.

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