Detroit Tigers left-hander Joey Wentz allowed eight runs in three innings.
There was no chance for the Tigers against the Minnesota Twins in Monday's opener of a four-game series at Comerica Park, losing 9-3. Wentz, who has a 7.03 ERA in 18 games (16 starts), needed 71 pitches to record nine outs.
The Tigers (49-63) have lost 11 of their past 16 games. In this blowout, position player Zack Short pitched in the ninth inning. He tossed a scoreless inning, including a swinging strikeout of Michael A. Taylor, and has a 1.80 ERA in five innings across five appearances this season.