Twins starter Ricky Nolasco couldn't win the battle of the Ricks Sunday.
Nolasco matched Tigers starter Rick Porcello over 5 1/3 innings. Nolasco allowed three runs during the outing. The overall performance wasn't impressive, as Nolasco proved to be very hittable. He put 11 men on base during the start. Nolasco struck out five hitters.
Nolasco ran into some trouble early on, giving up a run in the first two innings. He settled in for the next three innings, but again found himself in trouble in the sixth. Nolasco was pulled after allowing a run-scoring double, which left a man on third. The player did not come around to score, giving Nolasco three earned runs on the day.
His next start is slated to come against the White Sox.