Jeffers, Clemens spark Twins' offense in rout of Tigers
PUBLISHED Aug 31, 2026, 11:40 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins secured an 11-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night at Target Field, powered by multiple home runs and stellar pitching. Kody Clemens ignited the offensive surge in the fifth inning by drawing a grueling 12-pitch walk against Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe. Ryan Jeffers immediately capitalized with a 420-foot, three-run home run to left-center field, breaking open the game. Jeffers finished the contest with two home runs and four RBIs, while Clemens added an earlier solo shot in the fourth inning. Rookie Walker Jenkins contributed significantly by launching the first major league home run of his career during the eighth inning. On the mound, Taj Bradley earned his tenth win of the season, delivering seven dominant innings while striking out nine batters and allowing only one run. The commanding performance concluded August with a decisive victory for Minnesota, solidifying their momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
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Major League Baseball official game summary published on August thirty first. https://www.mlb.com/news/ryan-jeffers-kody-clemens-spark-twins-win-over-tigers
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