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Minnesota vs Detroit Game Final 5-2 - Michael Pineda Earns Win

Detroit dropped a 5-2 decision at Target Field on Wednesday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Michael Pineda.

The Twins were a -168 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.

Minnesota got 5.2 innings from Michael Pineda, who gave up 1 earned runs on 8 hits, while striking out 5. Michael Pineda earned the victory, while the Twins got 3 RBIs from Jorge Polanco in the win.

Detroit got a 1-inning outing from Derek Holland in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Robbie Grossman had 2 hits in the loss for the Tigers.

The battle of the bats favored Detroit as they had 7 hits, while Minnesota only had 10.