DETROIT -- The Twins took care of business yet again versus the Tigers, reaching double digits in scoring for the third time in four games with a 10-4 rout to complete a critical four-game sweep on Sunday at Comerica Park. Minnesota outscored the Tigers, 39-12, en route to its first four-game sweep in Detroit since Sept. 10-13, 2004.
With the victory, the Twins improved their lead over the Angels, Royals and Rangers to five games, pending their results on Sunday. Minnesota has six games remaining and the magic number to clinch its first postseason berth since 2010 is three.