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10-run inning sparks Twins to second straight rout of Tigers
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins routed the Detroit Tigers 15-2 at Target Field, powered by a 10-run sixth inning featuring three-run home runs from Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers.
A fifth-inning defensive breakdown shifted momentum after Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler threw into left field during a rundown, allowing two runs to score and triggering the Twins' offensive surge.
Minnesota sent 15 batters to the plate during the 10-run sixth inning, with Royce Lewis hitting a home run 427 feet into center field off Tigers starter Troy Melton.
The defeat marks the Tigers' 14th loss in their last 16 games, dropping their record to 63-75 as Detroit continues a difficult stretch of six consecutive series defeats.
Wednesday's series finale features Tigers pitcher Drew Anderson facing Twins right-hander Andrew Morris, who carries a 4-7 record and 3.82 ERA into the matchup.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers connected three-run home runs for a sixth 10-notation entry by the Minnesota Twins, who crushed some Detroit Tigers on Tuesday 15-2 into a rough streak.