Joe Mauer had 2 hits in 3 at bats in the final game of the series against Detroit. Mauer raised his AL Leading batting average to .350 in the Twin’s 12-1 win over the Tigers. He had 2 doubles, 2 rbis, and a walk.

Mauer was also caught stealing for the 3rd time this season when he was thrown out trying to steal second base by Detroit backup catcher Vance Wilson.

The Twins won the series 3 games to 1 and moved to only 2 games back in the AL Central standings. They also added some space in their Wild Card lead.

Joe Mauer and the Twins have a 3 game series at the AL West leading Oakland A’s this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.