Official Site of the Tigers · Aug 18, 2018
Boyd's effort saves 'pen, but not enough for win
Boyd K's Polanco to end the 1st MINNEAPOLIS -- Before Friday's game, Detroit manager Ron Gardenhire joked that Matthew Boyd could "throw with his other arm" if that's what it took for the Tigers to avoid turning to their bullpen early for a second straight night.
As it turns out, Boyd's left arm was good enough to take the burden off Detroit's relievers, but he wasn't quite sharp enough to carry the Tigers to victory as the Twins topped Detroit, 5-4, at Target Field. Boyd tossed 6 1/3 innings and dueled with Minnesota starter Kyle Gibson for much of the evening before running into trouble in the seventh inning.
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