Twins Hold On for Frigid Win Over Tigers

Keaschall's 2-run homer helps Minnesota defeat Detroit in chilly conditions.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:21am

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Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota Twins relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the team beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid Monday night. Twins starter Joe Ryan earned his first win of the season, while Detroit's Casey Mize allowed five runs over 4.1 innings.

Why it matters

The Twins' victory over the Tigers in cold, wintry conditions early in the season demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to grind out wins despite challenging weather. It also highlights the strong performances of young players like Keaschall and the Twins' bullpen depth.

The details

Keaschall's first home run of the season came in the fourth inning, putting the Twins up 5-3 after the Tigers had tied the game in the previous half-inning. Twins starter Joe Ryan pitched five innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven. Four Minnesota relievers - Anthony Banda, Eric Orze, Kody Funderburk and Cody Laweryson - combined for four scoreless innings, with Laweryson earning his first save.

  • The temperature at first pitch was 37 degrees and continued to drop, with players wearing full sleeves and many wearing head coverings.
  • Keaschall hit his two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning.

The players

Luke Keaschall

A Twins outfielder who hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning to help Minnesota defeat Detroit.

Joe Ryan

The Twins starting pitcher who earned his first win of the season, pitching five innings and giving up two earned runs.

Casey Mize

The Tigers starting pitcher who allowed five runs over 4.1 innings.

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What’s next

Tarik Skubal (1-1, 0.69 ERA) starts Tuesday night for Detroit. Minnesota counters with right-hander Taj Bradley (1-0, 0.87). Skubal has allowed one run over 13 innings to begin the season. Bradley has shown increased velocity and pitched six scoreless innings in his last start against Kansas City.

The takeaway

The Twins' victory in frigid conditions demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to overcome challenging weather, as well as the strong performances of young players like Keaschall and the depth of the Twins' bullpen.