For one day, at least, the litany of woes that have plagued the Twins in 2025 felt like distant memories. After losing six of their previous seven games, the Twins bounced back in style on Sunday, clicking in all phases of the game in a 5-1 win over Detroit.

Edouard Julien led off the Twins batting order for the first time this season on Sunday, and Byron Buxton batted second for the first time, too. Something else was different too. Julien and Buxton both homered from their new spots,

Suddenly, Hinch had to get his bullpen ready. Mize struck out Matt Wallner, then Ty France singled up the middle knocking in a run and Mize was done, as the Twins held a 4-1 lead. He gave up four earned runs, allowed seven hits, although two of them were homers. He had three strikeouts with no walks.