Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
First Pitch: 2:10 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports North
Team Records & Form
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Road/Home Split | Season Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 73–52 | 7–3 (.246 AVG) | 34–28 on road | Lead 8–4 |
| Twins | 57–66 | 4–6 (.204 AVG) | 32–28 at home | Trail 4–8 |
Detroit enters Sunday riding a four-game road win streak and has outscored opponents by seven runs over its last 10 games. Minnesota has dropped three straight and is struggling to generate consistent offense.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Team | W–L | ERA | WHIP | K/BB | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paddack | Tigers | 0–0 | TBD | TBD | TBD | First start of season; returning from injury |
| Twins Starter | TBD | — | — | — | — | Rotation in flux due to injuries |
Paddack is expected to make his season debut after a long recovery. The Twins have yet to announce a starter, with multiple arms on the injured list.
Key Hitters to Watch
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: .267 AVG, 28 HR, 90 RBI – team leader in power and production
- Spencer Torkelson: 10-for-35, 3 HR, .244 AVG – heating up in August
- Zach McKinstry: .260 AVG, 18 doubles, 8 triples – versatile top-of-lineup bat
Minnesota Twins
- Byron Buxton: .275 AVG, 24 HR, 60 RBI – leads team in all major categories
- Luke Keaschall: 13-for-40, 9 RBI in last 10 games – emerging rookie
- Brooks Lee: 12 doubles, 11 HR – key middle-of-order contributor
Game Trends & Betting Insights
- Tigers: 19–8 in one-run games; 65.8% win rate when favored by -125 or more
- Twins: 30–51 when allowing a home run; 12–20 when listed at +105 or worse
- Over/Under: UNDER has hit in 6 of last 10 Twins games; Tigers trending OVER
- Prediction: Tigers 5, Twins 4 (Over 8.5 runs)
Injury Report
Detroit Tigers
- Matt Vierling (oblique), Paul Sewald (shoulder), Reese Olson (shoulder), Parker Meadows (quad), Jackson Jobe (flexor), Jason Foley (shoulder), Alex Cobb (hip), Ty Madden (shoulder), Jose Urquidy (elbow), Alex Lange (lat) – IL
Minnesota Twins
- Alan Roden (thumb), Christian Vazquez (shoulder), Simeon Woods Richardson (illness), Anthony Misiewicz (shoulder), David Festa (shoulder), Pablo Lopez (shoulder) – IL
GAME ODDS
Detroit Tigers – 150
Minnesota Twins 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 16, 2025
