In a wild 12th inning, the Detroit Tigers stumbled against the Minnesota Twins, losing 11-5 in the first game of a doubleheader. Zach McKinstry, the third baseman, had a tough inning, giving up six runs due to a bases-loaded walk and a crucial error that allowed three runs to score. The Twins capitalized on the opportunity, scoring eight runs in extra innings, a franchise record since 1970.
As the game stretched into the 12th inning tied at 4-4, the Twins loaded the bases, and McKinstry's error opened the floodgates for the Twins to take a commanding lead. Despite already using five pitchers, Detroit's manager, AJ Hinch, turned to McKinstry to pitch. However, his pitching debut was rocky, as he walked a batter and gave up a three-run homer, further extending the Twins' lead.
The game took a toll on Detroit's bullpen, with reliever Alex Lange taking the loss. The Tigers had their chances earlier in the game, with Kenta Maeda starting strong, allowing just one earned run in six innings against his former team. However, the Tigers couldn't hold onto their leads, with the Twins fighting back each time.
In the second game of the doubleheader, the Twins continued their dominance, winning 4-1 with home runs from Edouard Julien and Willi Castro. McKinstry, who didn't start the second game, struck out as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning.
Overall, it was a tough day for the Tigers, as they dropped both games of the doubleheader, ending their two-game winning streak. Despite the losses, there were some bright spots, including Maeda's solid performance and Kerry Carpenter's early homer.
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