Chris McCosky The Detroit News Published 11:36 PM EDT Sep 25, 2018 Minneapolis — Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire talked before Tuesday’s game about what’s left on his to-do list over these final six games. He talked about further evaluating Christin Stewart in left field and Dawel Lugo at second base — two players getting their first taste of the big leagues who could be in the mix for regular roles next season. He also talked about this night’s starting pitcher, Spencer Turnbull, who will have a shot at winning a rotation spot in 2019. “His last two starts are big,” he said. Turnbull didn’t disappoint, pitching six strong innings, holding the fort until the Tigers posted four runs in the top of the eighth inning to beat the Minnesota Twins, 4-2, on Tuesday. BOX SCORE: Tigers 4, Twins 2 Another rookie, shortstop Harold Castro, getting his first big-league start, led off the eighth against Twins side-arming right-hander Trevor Hildenberger with his first big-league hit. It was just the third hit of the day for the Tigers at that point. Castro stole second ahead of a walk to Stewart. Nick Castellanos followed, after a fierce duel with Hildenberger, with an RBI single to center to tie the score. Former Twin Niko Goodrum was up next and he untied it with another RBI single. James McCann then stepped in against right-handed reliever Trevor May. McCann was in a 1-for-22 slump and he quickly got into a two-strike hole. But he fought his… [Read full story]
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