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Published May 26, 2012, 10:16 AM

Twins tipped by Tigers 10-6

Minnesota Sports
-- Alex Avila knocked in three runs and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers hammered the Minnesota Twins, 10-6, in the opener of a three-game series at Target Field.

Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Alex Avila knocked in three runs and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers hammered the Minnesota Twins, 10-6, in the opener of a three-game series at Target Field.

Prince Fielder and Brennan Boesch each added three hits, two RBI and scored twice for the Tigers, who snapped a three-game slide.

Drew Smyly (2-1) allowed four runs -- three earned -- on six hits and two walks through five-plus innings to earn the win.

Anthony Swarzak (0-4) gave up six runs on nine hits and a walk in just 3 2/3 innings. Brian Dozier and Jamey Carroll both knocked in a pair of runs for Minnesota, which dropped its third straight game.

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