IMPACT PLAYER: Justin Verlander, Detroit
The righthander became the major's first 20-game winner after holding the Twins to four runs over six innings.
BY THE NUMBERS
2 Times this season the Twins have hit back-to-back home runs.
44 Times a Tigers pitcher has won 20 games in a season.
7.36 ERA by Twins starters during this homestand.
ON DECK
The Twins will try to avoid being swept in a series for the 11th time this season.
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