MLB Game Preview: Minnesota Twins (52-60) vs. Detroit Tigers (66-48)

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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

MatchupWhy It Matters
Chris Paddack vs. Twins lineupPaddack faces his former team for the first time since being traded
Zebby Matthews vs. Tigers’ power hittersMatthews 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

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