Brian Dozier’s two-run single highlighted a four-run second inning and the Minnesota Twins handed the Detroit Tigers a crucial loss, beating them 5-1 Thursday.
The Tigers were only able to split four games with the lowly Twins, hurting them in the crowded AL wild-card race. Detroit came into the series with a 10-2 record against Minnesota.
Hector Santiago (12-8) got the win, holding the Tigers to one run on six hits.
Mike Pelfrey (4-10) lost in his first major-league appearance since July 31st. He started the game with a 60-pitch limit, but only lasted 36, giving up four runs on five hits.
The Twins took the lead in the second on Max Kepler’s RBI single, and he moved to third when Miguel Cabrera missed a pick-off attempt. Eduardo Escobar singled to make it 2-0.
