Twins Win Third Straight Over AL Central-Leading Tigers

The Minnesota Twins have shown signs of overcoming a significant slump by securing their third consecutive win with a 4-1 victory over the first-place Detroit Tigers. Byron Buxton was a key contributor, hitting his 18th home run of the season and scoring twice, while David Festa delivered a strong pitching performance, pitching 5.2 innings with six strikeouts and only two hits allowed. The Twins scored consistently from the fourth through the seventh innings and displayed solid defense, limiting the Tigers to just one run on the eighth inning. This win puts the Twins at a 40-42 record, trailing the Tigers by 10.5 games in the AL Central, but closing in on the third spot in the division. The Tigers had been one of the hottest teams in the league, making this series win particularly significant for the Twins. The team is preparing for the next game in the series, aiming to capitalize on the momentum they've built.