Delmon Young’s insurance run in the top of the 10th tuns out to be the game-winner for the Twins.
Joe Nathan Gives One Back, But Holds on for Save: Twins Win, 3-2
Curtis Granderson leadoff the bottom of the 10th with a deep homer off Twins closer Joe Nathan to make it 3-2. From there, Nathan shut down Detroit, thus saving a vital victory for Minnesota. Nick Blackburn gets the win. The Twins are now just one back in the AL Central race. For those of us with no rooting interest other than September baseball drama, this is an outstanding result.
Game 2 of the doubleheader is tonight at 7:05 ET. Probable starters are Justin Verlander for the Tigers and Brian Duensing for the Twins.
We’ll be back here for live coverage of that game as well. In the meantime, head to Twinkie Town and/or Bless You Boys.
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