Twins 5, Tigers 1: Twins win on Mauer Day

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Detroit Tigers, already having secured a series win against the Twins in Minneapolis, were going for the series sweep today. It was also a scheduled celebration at the park as Hall of Famer Joe Mauer had a statue unveiled outside of Target Field.

Gleyber Torres led off the game against Twins righty Simeon Woods Richardson. The team is definitely glad to have his bat and defense back, as Colt Keith has scuffled of late - particularly with some brutal miscues on defense. Torres flied out but Kerry Carpenter was able to hit a gorgeous double off the right field wall. Unfortunately, Riley Greene continued to struggle too, striking…