The Twins had a great chance to score in the top of the 10th inning, as with Farmer starting the extra frame at second base, Matt Wallner was hit by an Eli Morgan pitch and Willi Castro bunted the runners over to second and third with one out. Margot was walked to load the bases, bringing up Carlos Correa.

The Detroit Tigers are suddenly in the thick of the American League playoff race with only nine games left. The big picture: The Tigers are the hottest team in baseball, winning four straight and 25 of their last 35.

The Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins are in a dead heat for the AL's final wild-card spot after the Cleveland Guardians beat the Twins on Thursday.