Tigers back Boyd, rout Twins 8-2 in doubleheader opener

[ASFN Admin]

Matthew Boyd pitched six solid innings for his first victory of the season, and Victor Reyes had four hits to lift the Detroit Tigers to an 8-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday. It was the first quality start of the season for Boyd (1-4), who was Detroit's opening day starter. Nelson Cruz hit a solo homer off him in the sixth, but by then the Tigers had built a comfortable lead.

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