Tuesday's Twins-Detroit Tigers game recap

A quick look back at Tuesday night's game at Target Field.

August 16, 2023 at 2:25AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Matt Wallner, Twins

The rookie outfielder crushed a 450-foot, go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning, the first grand slam in his career. It was his ninth home run in 38 games this year.

BY THE NUMBERS

1 Number of Twins hits against Tigers starting pitcher Alex Faedo in five innings.

114 Miguel Cabrera's hits at Target Field, the most by an opposing hitter since the ballpark opened.

50 Home runs from Twins hitters since the All-Star break, the second-most in the American League behind the Astros.

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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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