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Photos: Tigers vs. Twins series

Jim Adduci of the Tigers hits a two-run double as Jason Castro of the Minnesota Twins catches the game during the third inning April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Jim Adduci of the Tigers hits a two-run double as Jason Castro of the Minnesota Twins catches the game during the third inning April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Tigers first baseman John Hicks rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Twins during the ninth inning April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
Tigers first baseman John Hicks rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Twins during the ninth inning April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez, right, gets a handshake from teammate John Hicks after he and Nick Castellanos, center, scored in the third inning Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez, right, gets a handshake from teammate John Hicks after he and Nick Castellanos, center, scored in the third inning Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Tigers third baseman Andrew Romine catches a pop fly from Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar in the seventh inning Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
Tigers third baseman Andrew Romine catches a pop fly from Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar in the seventh inning Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
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Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos, left, and first baseman John Hicks congratulate each other after the Tigers beat the Twins, 13-4, Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos, left, and first baseman John Hicks congratulate each other after the Tigers beat the Twins, 13-4, Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
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Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer smiles as he walks off the field following the seventh inning against the Twins on April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer smiles as he walks off the field following the seventh inning against the Twins on April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Tigers runner Ian Kinsler beats Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar's tag at second in the third inning Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
Tigers runner Ian Kinsler beats Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar's tag at second in the third inning Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
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Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer delivers to the Twins in the first inning Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer delivers to the Twins in the first inning Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer delivers against the Twins in the first inning April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer delivers against the Twins in the first inning April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
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Tigers' Justin Upton congratulates Alex Avila on a two-run home run against the Twins during the second inning April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
Tigers' Justin Upton congratulates Alex Avila on a two-run home run against the Twins during the second inning April 23, 2017 in Minneapolis.
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez uses his bat for an air guitar during batting practice Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez uses his bat for an air guitar during batting practice Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus loosens up before a game against the Twins, Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus loosens up before a game against the Twins, Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Tigers shortstop Dixon Machado snags a ground ball during batting practice Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Tigers shortstop Dixon Machado snags a ground ball during batting practice Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Tigers' Tyler Collins checks his bat as he waits for batting practice before a game against the Twins, Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Tigers' Tyler Collins checks his bat as he waits for batting practice before a game against the Twins, Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Tigers shortstop Dixon Machado smiles during batting practice before a game against the Twins, Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Tigers shortstop Dixon Machado smiles during batting practice before a game against the Twins, Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) celebrates with shortstop Dixon Machado (49) after the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins Saturday in Minneapolis.
Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) celebrates with shortstop Dixon Machado (49) after the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins Saturday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy throws in the fifth inning of the Tigers' 5-4 win Saturday in Minneapolis.
Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy throws in the fifth inning of the Tigers' 5-4 win Saturday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos, right, goes through the celebration line after the Tigers' 5-4 win Saturday in Minneapolis.
Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos, right, goes through the celebration line after the Tigers' 5-4 win Saturday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy hands the ball with Brad Ausmus in the sixth inning of the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins Saturday in Minneapolis.
Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy hands the ball with Brad Ausmus in the sixth inning of the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins Saturday in Minneapolis.
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Francisco Rodriquez celebrates with catcher James McCann after the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Minneapolis.
Francisco Rodriquez celebrates with catcher James McCann after the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Minneapolis.
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Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriquez throws in the ninth inning of the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins Saturday in Minneapolis.
Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriquez throws in the ninth inning of the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins Saturday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers manager Brad Asumus leaves the field in the fifth inning of the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins Saturday in Minneapolis.
Tigers manager Brad Asumus leaves the field in the fifth inning of the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins Saturday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers leftfielder Justin Upton (8), centerfielder Andrew Romine (17) and rightfielder Mikie Mahtook (15) celebrate the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins  on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Minneapolis.
Tigers leftfielder Justin Upton (8), centerfielder Andrew Romine (17) and rightfielder Mikie Mahtook (15) celebrate the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Minneapolis.
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Miguel Sano of the Twins and James McCann of the Tigers clash with home plate umpire Jordan Baker attempting to break up the altercation in the fifth inning April 22, 2017 in Minneapolis. Sano and Tigers pitcher Boyd were ejected from the game.
Miguel Sano of the Twins and James McCann of the Tigers clash with home plate umpire Jordan Baker attempting to break up the altercation in the fifth inning April 22, 2017 in Minneapolis. Sano and Tigers pitcher Boyd were ejected from the game.
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Miguel Sano of the Twins and James McCann of the Tigers clash with home plate umpire Jordan Baker attempting to break up the altercation in the fifth inning April 22, 2017 in Minneapolis. Sano and Tigers pitcher Boyd were ejected from the game.
Miguel Sano of the Twins and James McCann of the Tigers clash with home plate umpire Jordan Baker attempting to break up the altercation in the fifth inning April 22, 2017 in Minneapolis. Sano and Tigers pitcher Boyd were ejected from the game.
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Players on the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers retreat to their positions after benches cleared in the fifth inning April 22, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Players on the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers retreat to their positions after benches cleared in the fifth inning April 22, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd leaves the field after being ejected in the fifth inning April 22, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd leaves the field after being ejected in the fifth inning April 22, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd is held back by first base umpire Mike Everitt in the fifth inning after the Twins' Miguel Sano pointed at Boyd following a hit-by-pitch April 22, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd is held back by first base umpire Mike Everitt in the fifth inning after the Twins' Miguel Sano pointed at Boyd following a hit-by-pitch April 22, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Bullpen members from the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins rush the field as benches clear for an altercation between Miguel Sano of the Twins and Matt Boyd of the Tigers in the fifth inning April 22, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Bullpen members from the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins rush the field as benches clear for an altercation between Miguel Sano of the Twins and Matt Boyd of the Tigers in the fifth inning April 22, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Apr 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers centerfielder JaCoby Jones bleeds from his mouth after getting hit by a pitch in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
Apr 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers centerfielder JaCoby Jones bleeds from his mouth after getting hit by a pitch in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
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Apr 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers trainer Kevin Rand, right, holds towels to JaCoby Jones' mouth after he was hit by a pitch in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
Apr 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers trainer Kevin Rand, right, holds towels to JaCoby Jones' mouth after he was hit by a pitch in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
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Apr 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman John Hicks hits a double in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
Apr 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman John Hicks hits a double in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
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Tigers catcher James McCann celebrates a solo home run during the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers catcher James McCann celebrates a solo home run during the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, hangs on to James McCann, who tripped coming into the dugout following a solo home run during the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, hangs on to James McCann, who tripped coming into the dugout following a solo home run during the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers catcher James McCann, right, is congratulated by JaCoby Jones on his solo home run off during the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers catcher James McCann, right, is congratulated by JaCoby Jones on his solo home run off during the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
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Apr 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers leftfielder Justin Upton celebrates with catcher James McCann after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
Apr 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers leftfielder Justin Upton celebrates with catcher James McCann after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
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Twins DH Robbie Grossman is out at second base as Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler turns a double play during the fourth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
Twins DH Robbie Grossman is out at second base as Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler turns a double play during the fourth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler is unable to field the two-run single by Twins DH Robbie Grossman during the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler is unable to field the two-run single by Twins DH Robbie Grossman during the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers leftfielder Justin Upton (8) catches a fly ball in the fourth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers leftfielder Justin Upton (8) catches a fly ball in the fourth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) hits a single and breaks his bat in the fourth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) hits a single and breaks his bat in the fourth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers rightfielder Mikie Mahtook (15) catches a fly ball in the fourth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers rightfielder Mikie Mahtook (15) catches a fly ball in the fourth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers catcher James McCann (34) celebrates with shortstop Andrew Romine (17) after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers catcher James McCann (34) celebrates with shortstop Andrew Romine (17) after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander (35) walks to the dugout after getting pulled from the game in the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander (35) walks to the dugout after getting pulled from the game in the sixth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning of the Tigers' 6-3 loss Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers leftfielder Justin Upton congratulates teammate Nick Castellanos scoring a run during the third inning Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers leftfielder Justin Upton congratulates teammate Nick Castellanos scoring a run during the third inning Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera enters the dugout after scoring on a double by Justin Upton during the third inning Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera enters the dugout after scoring on a double by Justin Upton during the third inning Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers centerfielder JaCoby Jones eyes the ball hit by Twins second baseman Brian Dozier, before making the catch for the out during the first inning Friday, April 21, 2017 in Minneapolis.
Tigers centerfielder JaCoby Jones eyes the ball hit by Twins second baseman Brian Dozier, before making the catch for the out during the first inning Friday, April 21, 2017 in Minneapolis.
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A detailed view of a Tigers hat sitting on top of a glove in the dugout before a game Friday in Minneapolis.
A detailed view of a Tigers hat sitting on top of a glove in the dugout before a game Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) looks on during batting practice before a game Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) looks on during batting practice before a game Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers centerfielder JaCoby Jones (40) reacts after getting a called third strike in the second inning Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers centerfielder JaCoby Jones (40) reacts after getting a called third strike in the second inning Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers leftfielder Justin Upton (8) jumps and catches a fly ball hit from Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (not pictured) in the first inning Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers leftfielder Justin Upton (8) jumps and catches a fly ball hit from Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (not pictured) in the first inning Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander (35) looks on during the first inning Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander (35) looks on during the first inning Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos (9) throws the ball to first base for an out in the first inning Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos (9) throws the ball to first base for an out in the first inning Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander (35) delivers a pitch in the first inning Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander (35) delivers a pitch in the first inning Friday in Minneapolis.
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Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) hits a single in the first inning Friday in Minneapolis.
Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) hits a single in the first inning Friday in Minneapolis.
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Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (11) steals second base as the ball roles past Tigers shortstop Andrew Romine (17) in the second inning Friday in Minneapolis.
Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (11) steals second base as the ball roles past Tigers shortstop Andrew Romine (17) in the second inning Friday in Minneapolis.
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