MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins' least-noted trade this week had the most notable effect Wednesday.
Yes, Michael Fulmer pitched an inning of scoreless relief, and Jorge Lopez earned his 20th save and first as a Twin with a no-drama ninth inning. But Sandy Leon, a journeyman catcher acquired from Cleveland just before Tuesday's deadline, doubled home two runs, and the Twins made them stand up for a 4-1 victory over the Tigers at Target Field.
The 33-year-old Leon, a Venezuelan veteran of four other major-league teams over the past decade, also caught Joe Ryan and four relievers, helping them limit Detroit's lineup to just four singles and one run while striking out 13.
