Four-run fourth inning lifts Twins over Tigers, Gardenhire wins 900th game
July 2, 2012 at 6:43 pm in The Daily Republic
DETROIT Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run single during Minnesota’s four-run fourth inning, helping the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 Monday night.
Minnesota had six singles in all during its big rally 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. Continue Reading
