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'We just want to finish strong': Tigers hang on to avoid sweep from Twins, 10-7

Minneapolis — It was supposed to be a duel between two of the best young arms in the Central Division, and it very quickly devolved into a home run hitting contest.

When the smoke cleared from all the burnt wood Thursday night, the Twins-Tigers had combined for seven home runs and 14 balls hit with exit velocities of 103 mph or harder — and Tigers came out on top.

They avoided a sweep at Target Field scoring four runs in the final two innings to beat the Twins, 10-7.

"The wins have been hard to come by this week," manager AJ Hinch said.