Key facts
- Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 11-0.
- The Tigers hit six home runs in the game.
- Spencer Torkelson hit his 10th home run of the season.
- Tigers starter Keider Montero (3-4) pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings.
- Zebby Matthews (2-4) was the losing pitcher for the Twins.
The Detroit Tigers secured an emphatic 11-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, powered by a six-homer offensive display. Spencer Torkelson ignited the scoring with his 10th home run of the season, a two-run shot in the fourth inning. The Tigers continued their barrage with additional home runs from Colt Keith, Gleyber Torres, Riley Greene, Zach McKinstry, and Wenceel Pérez throughout the game. Tigers starting pitcher Keider Montero delivered a dominant performance, allowing just four hits and one walk over 6 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the win. Minnesota's Zebby Matthews struggled, surrendering nine hits, including three home runs, and seven runs in his outing.
Looking ahead, the Tigers are scheduled to start RHP Jack Flaherty against Cleveland's Tanner Bibee on Friday. The Twins will counter with RHP Joe Ryan against the St. Louis Cardinals' RHP Kyle Leahy.