Detroit had a runner on third base when shortstop Nick Punto's instincts took over. 

--CF Carlos Gomez got his major league-leading 20th bunt single to lead off Minnesota's first inning and added his major league-leading 34th infield hit in the seventh along with a double in the third. 

This is what it often looks like when the Minnesota Twins are winning: bunts, two-out singles and a whole lot of speed. 

This is what it often looks like when the Minnesota Twins are winning: bunts, two-out singles and a whole lot of speed. 

This is what it often looks like when the Minnesota Twins are winning: bunts, two-out singles and a whole lot of speed. 

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One of the great things about watching a baseball game is you never know when you're going to see something you've never seen before. 

Craig Monroe entered Tuesday night's game with a . 

--CF Carlos Gomez reached base in each of his four plate appearances, walking twice in one game for the first time in his career. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RF Michael Cuddyer (left index finger) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. 

A late surge last month inched the Minnesota Twins closer to the top spot in the AL Central. 

Craig Monroe hit a three-run homer and Justin Morneau added three hits to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Tuesday night. 

Craig Monroe hit a three-run homer and Justin Morneau added three hits to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Tuesday night. 

Craig Monroe hit a three-run homer and Justin Morneau added three hits to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Tuesday night. 

Craig Monroe is growing into his new role as a reserve.