Saturday's Twins-Detroit game recap

April 23, 2017 at 5:20AM
Detroit Tigers third baseman Nicholas Castellanos is seen before the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Tigers third baseman Nicholas Castellanos is seen before the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Nick Castellanos, Detroit

The third baseman went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI.

BY THE NUMBERS

2 Career ejections for Miguel Sano.

4 Hours, the time of game, tied for the fifth-longest nine-inning game in Twins history.

11 Pinch hits for Joe Mauer in his career.

6-2 Record for Detroit over its past eight games against the Twins.

ON DECK

The Twins send righthander Kyle Gibson to the mound with a chance to win the series. He's 4-6 with a 5.25 ERA in 11 starts against Detroit.

La Velle E. Neal III

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