Posted at: 09/28/2012 10:38 PM

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Doumit's 4 RBIs lead Twins past Tigers 4-2

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Ryan Doumit had four RBIs for Minnesota, including the go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning to help the Twins beat Detroit 4-2 on Friday and keep the Tigers from moving any closer to the AL Central title.

The Tigers entered the night with a two-game lead on the Chicago White Sox, who hosted Tampa Bay.

Rookie Drew Smyly struck out five over 5 1-3 scoreless innings, but Brayan Villarreal (3-5) walked three to load the bases in the eighth before Doumit's one-out hit put the Twins in front.

Omar Infante's two-run homer after an error spoiled Scott Diamond's shutout in the eighth, tying the game at 2, and Glen Perkins picked up his 16th save with a perfect ninth inning.

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