Tigers 5, Twins 2
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WWJ/AP) - A three-run third inning gave the Tigers all they needed as Detroit goes on to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Sunday.
As heard on 97.1 The Ticket - the Tigers take the series from the Twins, winning three of four games.
Rick Porcello cruised through six innings and the Detroit Tigers took advantage of Francisco Liriano's control problems in the win over the Twins.
Jhonny Peralta, Wilson Betemit and Ramon Santiago each had an RBI, and the Tigers extended their lead in the AL Central to two games for the first time this season.
Victor Martinez added three hits for Detroit and Jose Valverde converted his 26th consecutive save opportunity.
Porcello (10-6) allowed two runs on five hits in six innings and improved to 4-0 this month.
Delmon Young had two hits for the Twins, who finished a 12-game homestand 6-6 and are now seven games back in the AL Central.
Liriano (6-8) lasted only 2 1-3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits, four walks and two wild pitches.
The Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox Monday night in Chicago pre-game 7:45 on 97.1 The Ticket.
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