Detroit — Jonathan Schoop stepped aside for a night so that Kody Clemens could make his big-league debut at his most familiar and comfortable position — second base.
But he didn’t step too far. Schoop still stole the show.
In the lineup as the designated hitter, Schoop knocked in four runs in the first two innings to help the Tigers salvage a split in the doubleheader, beating the Twins in Game 2, 4-0, on Tuesday.
It was set up for rookie lefty Joey Wentz to earn his first big-league win, too. In just his second start he was in full control through four innings, allowing one single with four strikeouts.