After a frustrating road trip that included three one-run losses, the Minnesota Twins open a nine-game homestand hoping to increase their AL Central lead.

Owners of the AL's second-best home record, the Twins begin a three-game set against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Minnesota (75-56) resumes play following a 3-4 swing. That began with three losses to AL West-leading Texas prior to winning the finale Thursday, then the Twins took the first two games from last-place Seattle before a 2-1 loss Sunday.

Minnesota led 1-0 in the seventh before the Mariners came back in the bottom of the frame thanks to a wild pitch, misplayed fly ball and fielder's choice that should have been an inning-ending double play.

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