Twins pound Tigers to kick off doubleheader

Gary Sanchez hit a three-run home run, Max Kepler had three hits and drove in three runs and the Minnesota Twins pounded the host Detroit Tigers 8-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

Kepler also scored two runs in the second game of a five-game series. Trevor Larnach drove in two runs and Luis Arraez added two hits and scored two runs.

Winning pitcher Devin Smeltzer (2-0) lasted 6 2/3 innings, holding the