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Polanco, Twins Overcome Late Slam, Walk Off To Sweep Tigers

Polanco hit a full-count pitch from Derek Holland (1-2) to left field for his 12th homer of the season.

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July 12, 2021

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins completed a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a wild 12-9 victory on Sunday.

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Polanco hit a full-count pitch from Derek Holland (1-2) to left field for his 12th homer of the season.

Catcher Jake Rogers had given the Tigers a 9-8 lead with a grand slam in the top of the ninth, but Twins catcher Ben Rortvedt tied it with a solo shot in the bottom half.

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