Friday's Twins-Detroit game recap

June 8, 2019 at 5:37AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Mitch Garver, Twins

The catcher had three hits, including a two-run homer and an RBI single.

BY THE NUMBERS

9 Saves by Blake Parker, who worked out of a two-out, one-on ninth-inning jam.

81 Career ejections by Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, tossed in the third inning.

6 Twins with at least 10 home runs this season, a group that added Garver on Friday.

ON DECK

Kyle Gibson has won four of his past five starts for the Twins. The Tigers plan on a bullpen game.

PHIL MILLER

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