Tigers look to take series from Twins on Saturday
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Tigers allow just 2 hits in 7-0 win over Twins
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Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The Tigers (72-52) play the Twins (57-65) at 7:10 p.m. Eastern time at Target Field. Catcher Jake Rogers; infielders Javier Baez and Andy Ibanez; and outfielder Jahmai Jones will be available off the bench. The full lineup is below. Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (11-4, 3.50 ERA) will face Twins righty Zebby Matthews (3-4, 5.11).
Charlie Morton got 5 early runs of support and kept the Minnesota Twins scoreless for six innings in a 7-0 win on Friday.
I feel very fortunate to be on the top end of the trade,” the veteran right-hander said. “I feel like it’s much easier to accept whenever you’re going to a contender versus maybe a
Trey Sweeney and Jahmai Jones drove in a run each to help the Detroit Tigers take the lead over the Minnesota Twins.
The Twins couldn’t last against Tarik Skubal, who entered Thursday with five runs allowed over his last four starts against the Twins.