Aug 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Brooks Lee turned on a fastball from fishing buddy Chris Paddack on Sunday and drove it into the right-field seats as the Twins avoided a sweep.

Brooks Lee’s first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep.

How to watch the MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers, as well as first-pitch time and team news.

John Smoltz sat down with Trey Sweeney to discuss the Detroit Tigers' win over the Minnesota Twins, the team's rising confidence and more.

Preview the Aug. 17 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Kerry Carpenter belted a solo homer and Trey Sweeney scored three times on Saturday night to lead Detroit to an 8-5 victory over the host Minnesota Twins and extend the Tigers' winning streak to four games.

The Detroit Tigers had a definitive 7-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, allowing them to maintain a steady lead in the American League Central. The franchise appears to be holding a comfortable position in the standings at this time after things started to get dicey.