Twins stun Tigers in 9th for 4-3 win
Twins stun Tigers in 9th for 4-3 win
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Detroit Tigers
3
Minnesota Twins
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Target Field · 22,066 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
A Hicks reached on infield single to shortstop, C Herrmann scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-4
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
K Suzuki doubled to deep center, D Bernier scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
J Martinez homered to right (345 feet), T Hunter and E Carrera scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-2
Pitch 3: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
K Vargas homered to right (363 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
K Suzuki singled to left, K Vargas scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 3-4
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
A Hicks reached on infield single to shortstop, C Herrmann scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-4
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Single 3-3
Pitch 7: in play
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
A Hicks batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
E Nunez grounded out to second, C Herrmann to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Ground Out 3-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Play Result 3-3
C Herrmann ran for K Suzuki.
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Lineup Change 3-3
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Lineup Change 3-3
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
E Nunez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
K Suzuki doubled to deep center, D Bernier scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Double 3-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
K Suzuki batting
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Play Result 3-2
D Bernier ran for T Plouffe.
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Lineup Change 3-2
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Lineup Change 3-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
T Plouffe walked.
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: ball 4
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Head to Head
MIN wins series 2-1
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Trevor Larnach Out
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
Detroit Tigers
- Jake Miller Out
- Will Vest Out
- Trey Sweeney Out
- Wenceel Perez Out
- Reese Olson Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Danny SantanaCF22
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe Mauer1B7
Kennys VargasDH92
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Kurt SuzukiC24
Eduardo EscobarSS3
Aaron HicksRF12
Jordan SchaferLF19
Substitutes
Doug BernierPR
Chris HerrmannPR43
Eduardo NunezSS12
DET
Ian Kinsler2B3
Torii HunterRF48
Miguel Cabrera1B24
Victor MartinezDH41
J.D. MartinezLF28
Don T Kelly1B31
Bryan HoladayC28
Andrew RomineSS24
Rajai DavisLF18
Substitutes
Ezequiel CarreraCF41
Hernan Perez3B4
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