Tigers secure 11-6 extra-inning win over Twins in Minneapolis

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.

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