The Twins return today from a 1-5 road trip that left what might be a lingering bruise. Some details about the trip:

Departure

36-38, five games out of first place, three games out of a wild-card spot.

Arrival

37-43, eight games out of first place, six games out of a wild-card spot.

Trip score

Home teams32, Twins 19

Trip hits

Home teams 56, Twins 47

Meanwhile, at the top of the AL Central

Detroit also just finished six road games in a row, going 4-2, outscoring the home teams 33-21 and outhitting the home teams 74-52.