A Nick Punto single, Denard Span hit-by-pitch and sac fly from Orlando Hudson put runners on second and third for Joe Mauer, who delivered with an RBI single.
Mauer Finally Comes Through; Minnesota Takes the Lead: Twins 3, Tigers 1
That was followed up with another RBI single, this one from Cuddyer, scoring Span.
It didn’t end there: Kubel then drive home Mauer with a deep sac fly to center.
It could’ve been worse for the Tigers, however. Cuddyer made the ultimate base-running no-no, getting thrown out at third with two outs after Delmon Young singled to right.
So, the Twins manufacture three runs thanks to a handful of singles and two sac flies. They lead 3-1 in the middle of the third.
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