Detroit — Matt Shoemaker doused any fire that might have existed in the Tigers’ bats for five innings on Friday night, before Mother Nature took care of the rest.
The Twins starter — a Trenton native and former Eastern Michigan standout — continued his domination of his hometown team, giving up four hits over five innings while striking out five and walking a pair, keeping the Tigers off balance.
Even when the Tigers showed some signs of life after Shoemaker was replaced, a second rain delay washed away any pop in the bats. The Twins defeated the Tigers, 7-3, at Comerica Park, wasting a solid effort from starter Tarik Skubal.