[1/38] Aug 16, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Matt Vierling (8) throws the ball to first base for an out against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning at Target Field.
Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 16 - Spencer Torkelson hit two home runs, Riley Greene hit a home run with four RBIs and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an early four-run deficit to defeat the Minnesota Twins 8-7 on Wednesday afternoon at Minneapolis.
Right-hander Griffin Jax (5-7) allowed four runs on three hits in an inning of relief.
The Twins extended the lead to 4-0 in the second with four consecutive singles, the final a two-run hit by Julien.
Torkelson and Carpenter followed with back-to-back solo home runs off Jax who had allowed just two home runs in 48 2/3 innings entering the game.
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Matt Vierling, Jesse Johnson, Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, Greene, Kerry Carpenter, Akil Baddoo, Tyler Holton, Holton, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Griffin Jax, Lewis, Reese Olson, Julien . Polanco, Torkelson, Vierling, Carpenter, Jax, Torkelson's, Julien, Polanco, Kepler, Matt Wallner, Foley, Donovan Solano
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