Saturday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

May 1, 2016 at 3:01AM
Detroit Tigers' Justin Upton watches from the dugout against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 22, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Tigers' Justin Upton watches from the dugout against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 22, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Justin Upton, Detroit

The outfielder's three-run home run in the first inning turned out to be the winning hit.

BY THE NUMBERS

4 Consecutive wins by the Tigers.

5 Wild pitches thrown by Trevor May. He was tied for the American League lead heading into the game.

9 RBI over the past seven games for Victor Martinez.

.303 Batting average for Byung Ho Park since April 18.

ON DECK

Twins righthander Ricky Nolasco, who will face Detroit on Sunday, is 2-1 with a 2.58 ERA in five career starts against the Tigers.

LA VELLE E. NEAL III

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