Sunday's Twins-Detroit game recap

Royce Lewis has continued to find ways to get on base.

June 25, 2023 at 11:08PM
Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis (23) celebrates scoring against the Detroit Tigers in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Royce Lewis got high-fived in the dugout after scoring the second of three Twins runs in the 10th inning Sunday. (Paul Sancya, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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The 24-year-old reached base four times with three singles and a walk, including the go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning. He has reached base in 10 consecutive games.

By the numbers

5 Twins hits in 13 at-bats with runners in scoring position. Three of those came in the 10th inning.

13 Double-play grounders hit into this year by Carlos Correa, tied for the most in the majors.

1 Times Jordan Balazovic has pitched on back-to-back days in his pro career, relieving on Saturday and Sunday after converting from a starter.

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Bobby Nightengale

Minnesota Twins reporter

Bobby Nightengale joined the Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.

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