5 Stats from the Detroit #Tigers’ 2-1 Win over the Minnesota Twins

  • One

Reliever Angel Nesbitt’s win total after the game. It was the reliever’s first big-league win. Ironically, he picked up the loss in the previous game.

  • Three

The number of players subbed into the game after Nick Castellanos was removed. Andrew Romine came in as a defensive replacement before making way for pinch-hitter Rajai Davis. Hernan Perez later entered to play third base.

  • Zero

The number of runs allowed by the Tigers bullpen after another strong showing from Alfredo Simon. Joba Chamberlain, Joakim Soria and Nesbitt combined to throw 2.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts. They collectively allowed only one hit.

  • Six

The number of hits allowed by Alfredo Simon in 7.2 innings pitched. Simon allowed a run and a walk while striking out six.

  • Five

The number of Tigers regulars with a batting average above .280 following the game. Yoenis Cespedes is the low man on the totem pole with a .281 average, but Ian Kinsler, Anthony Gose, Miguel Cabrera and Jose Iglesias are all hitting over .300. Iglesias leads the way with a stellar .349 mark.

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