Twins Hold On for Win Over Tigers

Luke Keaschall's two-run homer powers Minnesota to victory.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:39am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping planes of bright colors, capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.Keaschall's clutch home run powers the Twins to a hard-fought victory over the Tigers.Minneapolis Today

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Monday night, with Luke Keaschall hitting a crucial two-run homer in the fourth inning. Four Twins relievers combined for four scoreless innings to secure the win on a cold night in Minneapolis.

Why it matters

The Twins' victory keeps them in contention in the AL Central division race, while the Tigers continue to struggle early in the season. Keaschall's big hit was a bright spot for the Twins' offense, which has been inconsistent at times.

The details

Keaschall's two-run shot in the fourth inning gave the Twins a 5-3 lead, which they would not relinquish. Four Minnesota relievers - Jhoan Duran, Caleb Thielbar, Griffin Jax, and Emilio Pagán - combined to throw four scoreless innings to close out the game.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • Keaschall hit his two-run homer in the fourth inning.

The players

Luke Keaschall

A Twins outfielder who hit a crucial two-run homer in the fourth inning to give Minnesota the lead.

Jhoan Duran

A Twins relief pitcher who threw a scoreless inning to help preserve the victory.

Caleb Thielbar

A Twins relief pitcher who threw a scoreless inning to help preserve the victory.

Griffin Jax

A Twins relief pitcher who threw a scoreless inning to help preserve the victory.

Emilio Pagán

A Twins relief pitcher who threw a scoreless inning to help preserve the victory.

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What they’re saying

“That home run by Keaschall was a huge momentum shift for us. It gave the whole team a boost and really set the tone for the rest of the game.”

— Rocco Baldelli, Twins Manager

What’s next

The Twins and Tigers will face off again on Tuesday night in the second game of their series.

The takeaway

The Twins' bullpen stepped up in a big way, combining for four scoreless innings to protect the lead and secure the victory. Keaschall's timely home run proved to be the difference-maker in a close game between two AL Central rivals.