Detroit Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez spoiled a fantastic start from by Justin Verlander, and the Tigers fell 4-1 to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. After allowing a first-inning home run to Joe Mauer, Verlander settled into seven more innings of one-hit baseball. Then K-Rod surrendered two home runs to secure the loss. Ian Kinsler hit a leadoff home run in the first for the Tigers lone run.

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