GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Doug Fister, Tigers
Detroit's starter got stronger as he went, and three times got critical outs with runners on third base. He gave up two runs and eight hits in six-plus innings while striking out seven.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 Tigers' magic number for clinching A.L. Central championship
14 Home runs allowed by Scott Diamond in Target Field this year, of his 20 total
3 Hits for Chris Parmalee, his second three-hit game in the past week
ON DECK
The Twins will try to avoid another opponent celebration, but 20-win Max Scherzer stands in the way.
PHIL MILLER
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