Paul Molitor hit his third career grand slam and Matt Lawtonadded a three-run homer in a seven-run second inning as the MinnesotaTwins beat Detroit 10-6 Thursday night for a season-openingthree-game sweep.
Lawton's 441-foot drive to right-center field erased a 3-0Tigers lead, and Molitor's slam made it 7-3. Molitor came up withthe bases loaded again in the seventh, but he struck out swingingagainst Mike Myers.
The homers helped rookie Todd Ritchie get the victory in hisfirst major-league appearance. Ritchie, who surprised the Twins witha strong spring, replaced starter Scott Aldred to start the fourth.Ritchie gave up hits on his first two pitches but allowed …
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