SPORTS

Tigers 9, Twins 2 in Game 1 of doubleheader

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez hits a three-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of the first game of a doubleheader in Minneapolis Sept. 22, 2016. The Tigers won 9-2.
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez hits a three-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of the first game of a doubleheader in Minneapolis Sept. 22, 2016. The Tigers won 9-2.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Shane Greene throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first game of a baseball doubleheader Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Tigers won 9-2.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Shane Greene throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first game of a baseball doubleheader Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Tigers won 9-2.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Buddy Boshers throws against the Detroit Tigers during the the first game of a baseball doubleheader.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Buddy Boshers throws against the Detroit Tigers during the the first game of a baseball doubleheader.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Tonkin wipes his face after pitching during the ninth inning.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Tonkin wipes his face after pitching during the ninth inning.
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Twins' Byron Buxton slides into home plate safely to score as Tigers' James McCann Tigers fields the ball during the eighth inning.
Twins' Byron Buxton slides into home plate safely to score as Tigers' James McCann Tigers fields the ball during the eighth inning.
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Tigers' third base coach Dave Clark congratulates Justin Upton on a solo home run during the seventh inning,
Tigers' third base coach Dave Clark congratulates Justin Upton on a solo home run during the seventh inning,
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Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias makes a play at shortstop to field the ball hit by Twins' Brian Dozier during the sixth inning,
Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias makes a play at shortstop to field the ball hit by Twins' Brian Dozier during the sixth inning,
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Tigers' James McCann congratulates teammate Victor Martinez on a three-run home run, as Twins' Juan Centeno looks on during the ninth inning
Tigers' James McCann congratulates teammate Victor Martinez on a three-run home run, as Twins' Juan Centeno looks on during the ninth inning
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Detroit Tigers pinch hitter Victor Martinez, left, is greeted by James McCann, center, and Andrew Romine following his three-run home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Tonkin during the ninth inning.
Detroit Tigers pinch hitter Victor Martinez, left, is greeted by James McCann, center, and Andrew Romine following his three-run home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Tonkin during the ninth inning.
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Twins' Alex Wimmers reacts as Tigers' Justin Upton rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning.
Twins' Alex Wimmers reacts as Tigers' Justin Upton rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Alex Wimmers throws against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Alex Wimmers throws against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson (30) waits to be pulled during the seventh inning.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson (30) waits to be pulled during the seventh inning.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe throws against the Minnesota Twins.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe throws against the Minnesota Twins.
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Twins' Jorge Polanco hits an RBI double against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning.
Twins' Jorge Polanco hits an RBI double against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Justin Upton,left, scores on a wild pitch by Minnesota Twins pitcher Pat Light, right, during the ninth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Justin Upton,left, scores on a wild pitch by Minnesota Twins pitcher Pat Light, right, during the ninth inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez of the Detroit Tigers celebrate winning game one of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Sept.22, 2016 at Target Field in Minneapolis . The Tigers defeated the Twins 9-2.
Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez of the Detroit Tigers celebrate winning game one of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Sept.22, 2016 at Target Field in Minneapolis . The Tigers defeated the Twins 9-2.
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