Matt Boyd threw a gem for the Tigers, who beat the Twins 2-1 on Tuesday.
Boyd (1-1) went six shutout innings for the Tigers (5-2), allowing a hit and two walks while striking out six. He did not give up a hit in 5 2/3 innings.
James McCann's 2-run home run -- his third in the team's first seven games -- in the bottom of the fifth put the Tigers on the board.
Jason Castro's RBI single with one out in the top of the ninth against Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez made it 2-1.
The Twins had two on in the ninth, before Rodriguez closed the door for his third save.