Twins Bats Explode in 7-3 Win Over Tigers

Minnesota's offense comes alive to take series opener against Detroit

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:18am

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The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-3 in their series opener on Monday night. Twins starter Joe Ryan struck out seven batters over five innings, allowing just two runs to earn the win. Minnesota's offense was led by Victor Caratini's three RBIs and a two-run homer from Luke Keaschall.

Why it matters

This win helps the Twins bounce back after a slow 4-6 start to the season. The Twins and Tigers are both looking to compete in the AL Central division, so this early head-to-head matchup could set the tone for their season series.

The details

Joe Ryan pitched five strong innings for the Twins, striking out seven and giving up only two runs. The Twins bullpen of Anthony Banda, Eric Orze, Kody Funderburk, and Cody Laweryson combined for four scoreless innings to close out the game. Offensively, Victor Caratini drove in three runs while Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer to power the Twins' 7-3 victory.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • The first pitch for the next game in the series is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Joe Ryan

The Twins starting pitcher who earned the win, striking out seven batters over five innings.

Victor Caratini

The Twins catcher who led the offense with three RBIs.

Luke Keaschall

The Twins outfielder who hit a two-run homer to power the offense.

Taj Bradley

The Twins pitcher scheduled to start the next game of the series against the Tigers.

Tarik Skubal

The Tigers pitcher scheduled to start the next game of the series against the Twins.

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What they’re saying

“We needed a game like this to get our bats going. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come for our offense.”

— Victor Caratini, Twins Catcher

What’s next

The Twins and Tigers will continue their series on Tuesday night with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Taj Bradley will be on the mound for Minnesota while Tarik Skubal counters for Detroit.

The takeaway

This win gives the Twins a much-needed boost after a slow start to the season. If their offense can continue to produce like it did in this game, the Twins could be a force to be reckoned with in the AL Central race.