Keaschall hits a 2-run homer and the Twins hold on for a frigid 7-3 win over the Tigers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid Monday night.

Keaschall’s first home run of the season helped Joe Ryan earn his first win of the year. Anthony Banda, Eric Orze, Kody Funderburk and Cody Laweryson provided shutout relief for the Twins. Laweryson pitched the final 1 2/3 innings for his first save.

The temperature at first pitch was 37 degrees and continued to drop, with players wearing full sleeves and many wearing head coverings.

Ryan (1-1) set down the Tigers in order through the first three innings before giving up three runs in the fourth. Coming off a disappointing performance in wet, rainy conditions at Kansas City in his last outing, he pitched five innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven.

Matt Wallner and Royce Lewis had RBI singles in the bottom of the third, before Detroit tied the game in the next half-inning. Colt Keith doubled home a run, and two more scored on a single by Zach McKinstry.

Trevor Larnach had a one-out single in the fourth before Keaschall homered into the first row of seats in left field off Tigers starter Casey Mize (0-1).

Mize allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings.

Funderburk walked three batters in the eighth, but Spencer Torkelson was out trying to advance when a pitch got behind catcher Victor Caratini and bounced off the limestone backstop right back to the catcher.

Caratini singled home a pair of runs in the eighth.

Tarik Skubal (1-1, 0.69 ERA) starts Tuesday night for Detroit. Minnesota counters with right-hander Taj Bradley (1-0, 0.87). Skubal has allowed one run over 13 innings to begin the season. Bradley has shown increased velocity and pitched six scoreless innings in his last start against Kansas City.

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Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry, left, hits a two RBI double against the Minnesota Twins during the fourth inning of baseball game Monday, April 6, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Twins' Matt Wallner celebrates his RBI single against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of baseball game Monday, April 6, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton runs the bases after hitting a double against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of baseball game Monday, April 6, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan delivers against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of baseball game Monday, April 6, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Twins catcher Victor Caratini hits an RBI sacrifice fly against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of baseball game Monday, April 6, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion and was ruled out of the second half of the San Antonio Spurs' victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Wembanyama took an inadvertent elbow to the ribs from Paul George when the Philadelphia forward was attempting to deflect a pass as the 7-foot-4 center was sprinting up court on a fastbreak with 10:49 remaining in the first half. Wembanyama remained on the court for a minute while George patted him on the backside apologetically.

Wembanyama subbed out of the game 13 seconds later and immediately went into the tunnel leading to the locker room while keeping his arm pressed to his side.

Wembanyama returned with 5:33 remaining in the period, and asked San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson to take him out with 44 seconds remaining in the first half. He again went into the tunnel leading to the locker room while holding his arm to his side and was ruled out at the start the second half.

Wembanyama had 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks while playing 15:40 in the first half. The Spurs beat Philadelphia 115-102

Wembanyama has made it clear that he wants to win the league's MVP award this season. The NBA allows a maximum of two games in which a player logs between 15 and 19.59 minutes to count toward the league-required minimum of 65 games played for award eligibility.

Wembanyama has played 63 games this season, including the NBA Cup Final.

San Antonio (60-19) is closing its regular season with a four-game homestand, starting with Philadelphia.

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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a basket with teammates Luke Kornet and Keldon Johnson, right, during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, April 6, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)