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Wednesday's Twins-Detroit game recap

Six different Tigers hitters recorded multiple hits, with four hitters getting three.

August 10, 2023 at 2:04AM
Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson rounds the bases after a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Spencer Torkelson hit two home runs in the Tigers’ 9-5 defeat of the Twins Wednesday. (Carlos Osorio, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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The former No. 1 overall pick hit two home runs and scored after drawing a walk. He homered to right field off Bailey Ober and to left field against Jordan Balazovic.

By the numbers

6 Tigers batters who registered multiple hits Wednesday. Four players recorded a three-hit game.

3,145 Career hits from Miguel Cabrera after his three-hit night. He passed Robin Yount for 19th on MLB's career hits list.

22 Swings and misses Bailey Ober recorded in five innings, including 16 through his fastball.

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Bobby Nightengale

Minnesota Twins reporter

Bobby Nightengale joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.

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