By Dave Hart
LocalSportsJournal.com
Tigers 2, Twins 1 (10 innings) – Ian Kinsler knocked in Anthony Gose in the bottom of the 10th inning.
J.D. Martinez hit a solo home run.
Alfredo Simon pitched seven and two thirds innings for the Tigers.
Detroit and Minnesota will resume the series tomorrow night.
Record: 20-13
2nd Place in AL Central (1 game behind Kansas City)
Magic # to clinch their 5th straight AL Central Division title: 131
Magic # to clinch their 5th straight playoff berth: 127
Next Game: 05/13/2015 vs Minnesota Twins 7:08 p.m. @ Comerica Park
Hitting Stats: Ian Kinsler 2B (8) RBI (16), J.D. Martinez HR (7) RBI (16), Nick Castellanos 2B (6), Yoenis Cespedes 2B (12), Anthony Gose 2B (7).
Pitching Stats: Angel Nesbitt W (1-1) 1 IP 1 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 1 K, Alfredo Simon 7.2 IP 6 H 1 R 1 ER 1 BB 6 K.