Minneapolis — Two missed plays defensively and one big missed offensive opportunity were at the heart of the Tigers' 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins Thursday night.
A loss that blunted a strong outing by rookie left-hander Tarik Skubal.
The Twins came into the game leading baseball with 42 home runs off left-handed pitching. And Skubal’s 17 homers allowed ranked third in the American League. Some fireworks were predictable.
Catcher Ryan Jeffers ended a string of 13 straight outs by Skubal with a solo homer in the fifth. Then Miguel Sano blasted a solo home run leading off the seventh that tied the game 3-3.