Tigers secure 11-6 extra-inning win over Twins in Minneapolis
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:43 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Detroit Tigers snapped their recent slump by defeating the Minnesota Twins 11-6 in 12 innings at Target Field on Wednesday. Manager A.J. Hinch addressed the team regarding their recent struggles before the game, emphasizing the need to reduce walks and improve performance. Drew Anderson provided 5 2/3 innings for Detroit, allowing one earned run while issuing two walks. The Tigers built an early lead behind multi-RBI performances from John Peck and Javier Baez, while Spencer Torkelson added a decisive home run in the 12th inning. The win marks a conclusion to a series where the Tigers had previously lost by a combined 26-3 margin. Despite bullpen inconsistencies that forced the game into extra innings, the Tigers successfully avoided a series sweep.
- •The Tigers defeated the Twins 11-6 in 12 innings on Wednesday.
- •John Peck drove in two runs with a double in the second inning.
- •Spencer Torkelson hit a go-ahead home run in the 12th inning.
- •Javier Baez contributed a three-RBI double to help secure the win.
- •Drew Anderson held the Twins to one earned run over 5 2/3 innings.
- 12:43 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers’ A.J. Hinch Sounds Off After Cleveland Nightmare
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Hinch Sends Defiant Message Before Tigers’ Crucial Series in Cleveland
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — A.J. Hinch's stern pregame message helps Tigers avoid sweep vs Twins
"A.J. Hinch is not waving the white flag. What exactly is he supposed to do? The Detroit Tigers enter a four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with their postseason hopes hanging by a thread. Detroit is 64-75 and sits 5½…
"A.J. Hinch delivered a brutally honest assessment after the Tigers suffered three walk-off losses during a crushing series in Cleveland.
"Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch spoke with a sharp edge to his voice before their 11-6 win vs the Twins on Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 12:43 PMTigers’ A.J. Hinch Sounds Off After Cleveland Nightmare
A.J. Hinch delivered a brutally honest assessment after the Tigers suffered three walk-off losses during a crushing series in Cleveland.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 5:43 PMA.J. Hinch Sends Defiant Message Before Tigers’ Crucial Series in Cleveland
A.J. Hinch is not waving the white flag. What exactly is he supposed to do? The Detroit Tigers enter a four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with their postseason hopes hanging by a thread. Detroit is 64-75 and sits 5½…
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:02 AMA.J. Hinch's stern pregame message helps Tigers avoid sweep vs Twins
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch spoke with a sharp edge to his voice before their 11-6 win vs the Twins on Wednesday.
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