Twins and Tigers begin series as Taj Bradley faces Troy Melton

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Twins and Tigers begin series as Taj Bradley faces Troy Melton
Summary

The Minnesota Twins are visiting the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series, with the first game set to start at 5:40 PM CDT. Taj Bradley, looking to recover from a difficult appearance in Chicago, will be on the mound for the Twins, while Troy Melton takes the start for the Tigers. Kody Clemens, batting third for Detroit, has been performing well recently, hitting.302 with four home runs over his last 11 games. With both teams aiming to gain momentum, the matchup is poised to be competitive.

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  • Taj Bradley struggles in previous outing with 4 runs allowed in 4.2 innings.
  • Troy Melton has allowed only 4 earned runs over 20.2 innings this season.
  • Kody Clemens has four home runs and three doubles in his last 11 games.
  • Game starts at 5:40 PM CDT; lineups include Buxton and Torres.
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Taj Bradley and the Twins kick off a three game series in Detroit.

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