Twin billing: Dozier joins Killebrew with No. 40

DETROIT — Brian Dozier reached an impressive milestone in the Twins’ 4-2 loss to the Tigers on Monday, as the second baseman became only the second Twins player and third in franchise history to reach 40 homers in a season, joining Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and Roy Sievers of the Washington Senators.

Additionally, Dozier became the first American League player to reach 40 homers while primarily playing second base, breaking Alfonso Soriano’s record of 39 set with the Yankees in 2002.

“I’m really proud of what he’s been able to do,” said manager Paul Molitor said. “I’m sure 39 is a number where it’s hard not to think about it every time you come to the batter’s box. He finally got his 40th, and I’m happy for him. But of course it came in another game where we couldn’t get the win.”

Twenty-three of Dozier’s 40 homers have come in defeats, which Dozier said takes some of the luster off reaching the milestone.

“I think at the end of the year, once it’s all over, I can get back home and reflect on the season and 40 and all that stuff a little bit more,” Dozier …

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