GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Justin Verlander, Detroit
The Tigers ace shut out the Twins for five innings and won an Opening Day start for the first time in six tries.
By the numbers
16 Victories for the Tigers over the Twins in their past 20 meetings.
24-29 The Twins' all-time record on Opening Day.
258 Career doubles for Justin Morneau, one shy of Torii Hunter for fifth on the Twins all-time list.
On Deck
Tuesday is a scheduled off day. Some players will come to Target Field for treatment but others will take the day off.
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