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Detroit Falls 8-5 Against Minnesota - Game Recap

Minnesota grabbed a 8-5 win over Detroit on Saturday, as Kyle Gibson was credited with a win at Target Field.

The Twins were a -330 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 10.

Kyle Gibson earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 0, and allowing 10 hits and 4 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Miguel Sano in the win.

Detroit got a 5-inning outing from Edwin Jackson in the loss. He gave up 6 earned runs, 2 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Victor Reyes had 3 hits in the loss for the Tigers.

Detroit enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-11 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Taylor Rogers who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.