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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