Twins 6, Tigers 4
DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - Miguel Cabrera knocked in three RBI's but it's not enough as the Detroit Tigers fall to the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Monday night.
As heard on 97.1 The Ticket - the Tigers (39-41) battled back after falling behind 6-1 in the fifth inning but fell short in the end, stranding two men on base in the ninth inning.
Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run single during Minnesota's four-run fourth inning, helping to seal a Twins win.
Minnesota had six singles in all during its big inning as it earned its fourth consecutive win to lift Ron Gardenhire to 900 career victories.
Anthony Swarzak (2-4) picked up the win, allowing a hit and one walk in 2 2-3 innings of relief. Alex Burnett allowed only one walk in 1 1-3 innings and Glen Perkins pitched the ninth for his third save in five chances in place of injured closer Matt Capps.
Detroit was trying to get back to .500 for the first time since May 15.
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