Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports North, MLB.tv
Team Overview
Minnesota Twins
- Road Record: 22–36
- Recent Form: 3–7 in last 10 games
- Key Stat: 35–10 when scoring 5+ runs
- Pitching Probable: Zebby Matthews (2–3, 5.67 ERA, 42 K)
Detroit Tigers
- Home Record: 37–21
- Recent Form: 6–4 in last 10 games
- Key Stat: 46–4 when out-hitting opponents
- Pitching Probable: Chris Paddack (4–9, 4.77 ERA, 88 K)
Key Matchups & Players to Watch
| Matchup | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Chris Paddack vs. Twins lineup | Paddack faces his former team for the first time since being traded |
| Zebby Matthews vs. Tigers’ power hitters | Matthews has struggled with control and long balls |
| Spencer Torkelson (DET) | 23 HR, 23 doubles – key slugger in Tigers’ lineup |
| Matt Wallner (MIN) | 15 HR, 3 triples – Twins’ top power threat recently |
| Riley Greene (DET) | 26 HR, 84 RBI – historic pace for a left-handed Tigers hitter |
Head-to-Head & Recent Trends
- Season Series: Tigers lead 5–2
- Last Meeting: Tigers won 6–3 on August 4
- Tigers Last 10 Games: 6–4, .270 AVG, 3.38 ERA
- Twins Last 10 Games: 3–7, .227 AVG, 5.62 ERA
Injury Report
Minnesota Twins
- Byron Buxton (rib cartilage) – 10-Day IL
- Pablo López (shoulder) – 60-Day IL
- David Festa, Anthony Misiewicz – 15-Day IL
- Luke Keaschall – rehab assignment
Detroit Tigers
- Reese Olson, Paul Sewald, Alex Cobb – 60-Day IL
- Parker Meadows – 10-Day IL
- José Urquidy, Jason Foley – season-ending injuries
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 8.5
Detroit Tigers – 169
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025
