Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
Broadcast: FOX, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports North
Series Overview
The Tigers are surging atop the AL Central and riding a three-game road win streak. The Twins, fourth in the division, are trying to salvage their season and avoid dropping further behind in the Wild Card race. Detroit leads the season series 7–4.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | Casey Mize | 11–4 | 3.50 | 1.27 | 93 K |
| Twins | Zebby Matthews | 3–4 | 5.11 | 1.36 | 57 K |
Mize has been a steady force for Detroit, while Matthews has struggled with consistency and home run prevention.
Team Trends & Stats
Detroit Tigers
- Road Record: 33–28
- Last 10 Games: 6–4
- Team HRs: 158 (5th in AL)
- Key Injuries: Sewald, Olson, Meadows, Cobb, Lange
Minnesota Twins
- Home Record: 32–27
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Team Batting Avg: .207 over last 10
- Key Injuries: Lopez, Misiewicz, Vazquez, Festa
Key Players to Watch
| Tigers | Twins |
|---|---|
| Riley Greene – .267 AVG, 28 HR, 89 RBI | Byron Buxton – .279 AVG, 24 HR, 60 RBI |
| Spencer Torkelson – 26 HR, .241 AVG | Trevor Larnach – 3 HR, 6 RBI last 10 games |
| Javier Báez – 11-for-33, 4 RBI last 10 games | Ryan Jeffers – .262 AVG, 22 doubles |
Greene and Torkelson anchor Detroit’s power-heavy lineup, while Buxton remains Minnesota’s most consistent threat.
Detroit has won 64.4% of games when favored this season and is 45–23 when favored by -133 or shorter.
Detroit’s offense is clicking, and Mize gives them a clear edge on the mound. Minnesota’s lineup has been cold, and their bullpen depth is stretched thin. Unless Matthews delivers a career outing, expect Detroit to extend its road win streak and cover the run line.
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers – 133
Minnesota Twins 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025
