MLB Game Preview: Minnesota Twins (53-60) vs. Detroit Tigers (66-49)

Game Overview

• Time: 1:10 PM ET / 10:10 AM PT
• Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
• Broadcast: MLB Network, Fubo (regional restrictions), Bally Sports Detroit
  This game is the series finale of a three-game set between AL Central rivals. The Tigers lead the season series 5–3 and are looking to extend their division lead, while the Twins aim to salvage the series and stay in the Wild Card hunt.

Pitching Matchup

• Jack Flaherty has been solid recently, averaging 5.2 innings per start and posting 11.2 K/9, ranking 4th in MLB. He’s coming off a strong outing vs. the Phillies, allowing just 1 earned run over 6 innings.
• The Twins have not yet announced their starter, but their rotation has been impacted by injuries, including Simeon Woods Richardson (15-day IL).

Team Performance Snapshot
Detroit Tigers

• Record: 66–49 (1st in AL Central)
• Home Record: 37–22
• Batting Average: .251 (10th in MLB)
• Slugging %: .423 (7th)
• Runs Scored: 552 (8th)
• Home Runs: 147 (8th)
  
• Minnesota Twins
• Record: 53–60 (4th in AL Central)
• Road Record: 23–36
• Batting Average: .241 (23rd)
• Slugging %: .399 (15th)
• Runs Scored: 492 (17th)
• Home Runs: 131 (13th)

Players to Watch
Detroit Tigers

• Gleyber Torres: 17 doubles, 13 HR, day-to-day with forearm soreness
• Wenceel Pérez: 12-for-34, 2 HR, 2 doubles in last 10 games
• Kerry Carpenter: 19 HR, including a 437-foot blast in Monday’s win
  
• Minnesota Twins
• Brooks Lee: 10 HR, 43 RBI, emerging as a key contributor
• Matt Wallner: 4 HR in last 10 games, including a 437-foot shot Tuesday
• Luke Keaschall: Homered Tuesday, 3 RBIs, showing promise at 2B

Betting Trends

• Tigers ATS: 58–57
• Twins ATS: 24–12 as road underdogs
• Tigers are 41–20 when favored by -130 or more
• Twins are 40–18 when recording 8+ hits
• Recent games between these teams have gone Over 8.5 runs in 5 of last 7 meetings

Injury Report
Detroit Tigers

• Gleyber Torres (forearm) – day-to-day
• Paul Sewald, Reese Olson, Alex Cobb – 60-day IL
• Parker Meadows, Sawyer Gipson-Long – 15-day IL
  
• Minnesota Twins
• Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) – 15-day IL
• Byron Buxton (side soreness) – 10-day IL
• Pablo López (shoulder) – 60-day IL
• Anthony Misiewicz, David Festa – 15-day IL

Final Thoughts
The Twins vs. Tigers matchup at Comerica Park is a pivotal AL Central clash. With Jack Flaherty in rhythm and the Tigers’ offense firing on all cylinders, Detroit is well-positioned to take the series. The Twins will need a strong bullpen and timely hitting to stay competitive as they battle through injuries and roster changes.