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Royce Lewis leads Twins to 15-2 rout of Tigers, playoff push alive

Royce Lewis hits a three-run homer as the Twins defeat the Tigers 15-2 to move within 3.5 games of a Wild Card spot.

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The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 15-2 on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis. [1] Detroit Tigers right-hander Burch Smith underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his throwing shoulder, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. [2] Royce Lewis went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in the sixth inning, leading the Twins to a 10-run rally. [3] The victory moved the Twins record to 67-72, placing them within 3.5 games of the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League Wild Card spot. [4] Burch Smith is on the 60-day injured list and his season is concluded following the surgery, though his readiness for 2027 remains unclear. [5] Jack Flaherty has been on the 15-day injured list since July 21, 2026, due to flexor inflammation, and previously missed time in June for a left peroneal strain. [6] Manager A.J. Hinch stated that it will be difficult to build Flaherty back up to five, six, or seven innings, but the team may use him creatively in shorter stints or bullpen games. [7] Minnesota Twins right-hander Dean Kremer (2-5, 5.60 ERA) is scheduled to start the series finale on Wednesday against Detroit. [8]
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  1. The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 15-2 on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis. · Deadspin
  2. Detroit Tigers right-hander Burch Smith underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his throwing shoulder, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. · MLB Trade Rumors
  3. Royce Lewis went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in the sixth inning, leading the Twins to a 10-run rally. · Deadspin
  4. The victory moved the Twins record to 67-72, placing them within 3.5 games of the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League Wild Card spot. · Deadspin
  5. Burch Smith is on the 60-day injured list and his season is concluded following the surgery, though his readiness for 2027 remains unclear. · MLB Trade Rumors
  6. Jack Flaherty has been on the 15-day injured list since July 21, 2026, due to flexor inflammation, and previously missed time in June for a left peroneal strain. · MLB Trade Rumors
  7. Manager A.J. Hinch stated that it will be difficult to build Flaherty back up to five, six, or seven innings, but the team may use him creatively in shorter stints or bullpen games. · MLB Trade Rumors
  8. Minnesota Twins right-hander Dean Kremer (2-5, 5.60 ERA) is scheduled to start the series finale on Wednesday against Detroit. · Deadspin
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