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Kepler’s homework pays off against K-Rod
- Updated: July 20, 2016
DETROIT — Max Kepler came through in the clutch Wednesday afternoon in the Twins’ 4-1 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park. Faced with the tall task of getting a ninth-inning hit off Francisco Rodriguez, Kepler took some advice from a teammate and belted a solo home run to right field that gave the Twins a 2-1 lead.
“I was [sitting on changeup],” Kepler said. “I remember somebody telling me he likes to throw changeups in all his fastball counts. Luckily he left it up, because if it were down, it probably would have been a good pitch.”
Kepler’s homer helped the Twins win the series and pick up their second win over the Tigers in nine games this season. The home run was the spark the Twins needed, as two batters later, Eddie Rosario busted the game open with a two-run shot to right of his …
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