After playing some of the best defense in the league through 15 games, the past week has been another story. Reese Olson wasn’t very sharp and did get numerous excellent plays turned behind him on a day when his command wasn’t good. But while I rarely pin a loss on one player, two meltdowns from Spencer Torkelson defensively were the biggest factors in the outcome as the Twins evened the series at a game apiece.
The Tigers haven’t given up two or more unearned runs in four straight games since 1989, but they managed it today.
Reese Olson wasn’t his sharpest in this outing, but while inefficient, he pitched pretty well overall and didn’t give up much hard contact.