Tuesday's Twins-Detroit game recaps

Max Kepler went 3-for-4 with a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in the first game of the doubleheader for the Twins.

May 31, 2022 at 10:48PM

GAME 1

IMPACT PLAYER

Max Kepler, Twins

In his first game back since Saturday because of a quad injury, he went 3-for-4 with a walk, three RBI and two runs scored as the designated hitter.

BY THE NUMBERS

7 The number of home runs Gary Sanchez has hit against Detroit in his career, including one each Monday and Tuesday, of which six have come in Comerica Park.

GAME 2 RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Jonathan Schoop, Tigers

He hit a two-run homer in the first inning and scored another two runs on his second-inning single as designated hitter.

BY THE NUMBERS

4 The number of trips to the plate it took Jermaine Palacios to get his first MLB hit, a single in the third inning.

6 The consecutive games in which Trevor Larnach has successfully reached base, including a walk and a double in Tuesday's final game.

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