Tigers 6, Twins 5
DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - The Tigers get a second win in as many days as Detroit beats the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Monday afternoon.
As heard on 97.1 The Ticket the Tigers found their hitting strength and pulled off a come from behind win after the Twins scored four runs in the fifth inning to take a two run lead.
Alex Avila's double in the eighth inning that appeared to hit a fan in the stands down the left-field line scored Jhonny Peralta from first base as the Tigers took the first game in the three game series against the Twins.
With Peralta on first and two outs, Avila hit a ball down the line that rattled along the short fence as fans reached over for it.
Umpires stopped the play after the ball appeared to strike the fan, but they let the run stand instead of sending Peralta back to third. Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire came out to argue and was ejected.
Al Alburquerque (2-1) pitched an inning of scoreless relief, and Jose Valverde pitched the ninth for his 13th save.
Alex Burnett (1-4) lost.
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