GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Prince Fielder, Tigers
He hit a lead-changing two-run homer off Jared Burton with two outs in the eighth inning.
BY THE NUMBERS
7 Scoreless innings for Twins starter Liam Hendriks.
30 Home runs for Fielder.
13-15 Twins' record for September.
8-10 Twins' record against the Tigers.
JOE CHRISTENSEN
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