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Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle Belt Home Runs for Tigers in 5-4 Win over Twins
Greene added a two-run homer as Detroit’s bullpen held Minnesota to one hit after the sixth and Kenley Jansen earned his 494th save.
On Monday, Sept. 7, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 at Comerica Park, bouncing back after losing three of four games in Cleveland over the weekend.
All-Star left fielder Riley Greene and rookie Kevin McGonigle powered the offense with home runs, with Greene's 417-foot blast in the fifth providing crucial breathing room and McGonigle's 15th long ball tying the game early.
Starter Troy Melton earned the victory after allowing four runs over 5 2/3 innings, while Detroit's bullpen held the Twins scoreless for the final 3 1/3 innings to protect the lead.
Zach McKinstry drove in a key run with a second-inning triple, while Walker Jenkins' two-run double in the sixth brought the Twins within one before reliever Kenley Jansen secured his 18th save.
The win moves Detroit to 66-78, sitting 6 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card berth, as the teams continue their series Tuesday with Right-hander Drew Anderson facing RHP Dean Kremer.
Detroit took over Minnesota 5-4 thanks to a two-run home run by Greene and a solitary McGonigle quadrangular.The opening Melton allowed four races, but Detroit's relay limited a hit to the Twins; Jansen managed to save 494.