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Tigers implode in 5-run fifth, fall to Twins 8-5

(Photo: Craig Lassig, AP)

Minneapolis — It was fun for a minute Saturday night.

The Tigers, playing with real verve, stealing runs and making diving catches, built a 4-1 lead against the Central Division-leading Minnesota Twins.

That all got blown up, though, in a five-run fifth inning and the Twins went on to beat the Tigers 8-5.

BOX SCORE: Twins 8, Tigers 5

Starter Edwin Jackson gave up a home run to the first batter he faced, Max Kepler, then settled in striking out four in three scoreless innings.