MINNEAPOLIS — Tyler Duffey wasn't around for the Minnesota Twins' struggles of the previous four years. And he wasn't expecting to be around for their resurgence this season.
It's unclear how much longer the 24-year-old will be pitching, so he's going to enjoy the ride while it lasts.
Duffey struck out seven while pitching into the seventh inning and Eduardo Escobar homered and drove in two runs to lead the Twins to a 7-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
"I had no idea where I'd end up this year," said Duffey, who was pitching for the first time in a week with the Twins trying to limit his innings.