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Matthew Boyd struggles as Twins beat Tigers 11-4

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Johnny Field homered twice, Jorge Polanco hit a bases-loaded triple and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Wednesday night.

Tyler Austin also homered and Willians Astudillo had three hits for the Twins. Christin Stewart tripled and drove in two runs for the Tigers.

Tyler Duffey (2-2) earned the win with two scoreless innings in relief of starter Jake Odorizzi. Detroit starter Matthew Boyd (9-13) gave up six runs in 3 2/3 innings.

Field, a rookie outfielder claimed off waivers on July 24, gave the Twins a 6-4 lead with his second home run of the day.