Ober Shines as Twins Secure Series Win Over Tigers

In a dominant performance, Bailey Ober pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing just one hit, as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday. This victory not only clinched the weekend series but also secured a 7-6 record for the Twins against the Tigers this season. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli praised Ober's capabilities, noting his impressive strikeout count and effectiveness on the mound, while Tigers manager A.J. Hinch acknowledged the evolution of Ober's pitching arsenal. The Twins took an early lead with Brooks Lee's sacrifice fly in the second inning, followed by another sac fly from Carlos Santana in the third, putting them ahead 2-0. Matt Wallner extended the lead with an RBI double in the seventh inning, and the Twins capped off their scoring with two additional runs in the ninth. Kenta Maeda, who had been removed from the rotation prior to the All-Star break, contributed a solid outing, allowing one run on five hits over five innings. In a concerning moment for the Twins, third baseman Jose Miranda exited the game in the first inning after being struck in the cheek by a fastball from Alex Faedo. Fortunately, Baldelli reported that Miranda passed preliminary concussion tests. Looking ahead, the Twins are set to face off against RHP Tanner Bibee on Monday, while Jack Flaherty, who has been the subject of trade rumors, is scheduled to start for the opposing team.