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- Updated: September 15, 2016
DETROIT — The Twins threw another wrench into the Tigers’ late-season playoff drive and spoiled ex-teammate Mike Pelfrey’s return to Detroit’s rotation. Brian Dozier’s two-run single punctuated a four-run second inning, providing Hector Santiago and Minnesota’s bullpen all the support they needed for a 5-1 win on Thursday afternoon and a four-game series split at Comerica Park.
The Tigers trail the Indians by 6 1/2 games in the American League Central, pending the outcome of Cleveland’s afternoon game, and the Blue Jays by 1 1/2 games for the second AL Wild Card spot, pending the outcome of Toronto’s Thursday …
