MLB Game Preview: Minnesota Twins (52-59) vs. Detroit Tigers (65-48)

Get ready for a pivotal AL Central showdown as the Minnesota Twins travel to Comerica Park to face the Detroit Tigers on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 6:40 p.m. ET. With playoff implications and divisional pride on the line, this Twins vs Tigers MLB game promises high-stakes action and strategic baseball.

Game Overview

Category	Minnesota Twins	Detroit Tigers
Record	52–59 (4th in AL Central)	65–48 (1st in AL Central)
Road/Home Split	22–35 (Road)	36–21 (Home)
Season Series	Tigers lead 4–2
Betting Odds	Twins +135	Tigers -161
Over/Under	8 runs

Pitching Matchup

• Twins Starter: Simeon Woods Richardson
  • Record: 5–4
  • ERA: 4.24
  • WHIP: 1.40
  • Strikeouts: 69
• Tigers Starter: Casey Mize

• Record: 9–4
• ERA: 3.43
• WHIP: 1.32
• Strikeouts: 84

Mize has been a consistent force for Detroit, especially at home, while Woods Richardson looks to bounce back after a rough stretch.

Key Players to Watch

Detroit Tigers

• Gleyber Torres: Batting .276 with 13 HR and 54 RBI. Currently on a 3-game hitting streak.
• Spencer Torkelson: 23 HR, 23 doubles, and 46 walks. A power threat in the heart of the lineup.
• Dillon Dingler: 11-for-34 with 6 RBI in his last 10 games.

Minnesota Twins

• Trevor Larnach: .245 AVG, 13 HR, 46 RBI. Hitting .267 over his last five games.
• Matt Wallner: 3 HR and 6 RBI in his last 10 games.
• Ryan Jeffers: .254 AVG with 19 doubles and 7 HR.

Recent Form & Trends

• Tigers: 5–5 in last 10 games, averaging 5.2 runs/game, 4.19 ERA.
• Twins: 3–7 in last 10 games, struggling with a 5.40 ERA and .223 team batting average.

Detroit enters the game riding a 4-game home win streak, while Minnesota has dropped 4 of its last 5 contests.

Detroit has won 64.5% of games when favored and boasts a strong home record. Minnesota, meanwhile, has struggled on the road and against teams over .500.

How to Watch

• TV Broadcast: FDSDET (Detroit), MNNT (Minnesota)
• Streaming: Fubo (Free Trial Available)