Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan.
First pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET.
TV/Streaming: DSN and Twins.TV; streaming available via Fubo and other platforms.
Starting Pitchers
Twins: RHP Dean Kremer (2-5, 5.80–5.81 ERA, ~1.30–1.31 WHIP, 66 K in 66.2 IP). Kremer has struggled overall in 2026 with elevated home-run rates (around 2.0 HR/9 in some reports) and inconsistent command. Recent outings have been mixed to poor, including shorter starts with elevated run totals. He faces a Tigers lineup that has shown power recently.
Tigers: RHP Drew Anderson (4-5, 3.73 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 101 K in 91.2 IP). Anderson has been more reliable, posting solid strikeout numbers (~9.9 K/9) and better overall results. His recent form includes quality-ish outings, and he holds a clear edge over Kremer on season numbers and consistency.
Both are right-handers. Anderson’s superior ERA, strikeout rate, and recent reliability give Detroit the pitching advantage on paper.
Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy to mostly sunny/warm conditions expected. Highs in the low-to-mid 80s°F (around 80–83°F), with game-time temperatures near the upper 70s to low 80s. Light winds (SE/SSE around 5–10 mph, possibly 6–8 mph). Precipitation chance near 0% during game hours (slight chance of showers later overnight). Comfortable for baseball with no major disruptions anticipated.
Injury Reports
Twins:
Byron Buxton (CF): 10-day IL (hip impingement); expected mid-September possible, but surgery likely post-season.
Austin Martin (RF/OF): 10-day IL (hamstring); progressing, potential near-term return.
Longer-term: Pablo López (elbow surgery, out for season), Mick Abel, Mike Paredes, Cole Sands, David Festa, Anthony Banda (various IL issues, mostly arm/shoulder/oblique).
Tigers:
Kerry Carpenter (RF): 10-day IL (heel).
Jack Flaherty (SP): 15-day IL (flexor); rehab progressing, possible mid-September return.
Justin Verlander (SP): 60-day IL (hip).
Others on 60-day IL: Wenceel Pérez (face/orbital), Parker Meadows (head/arm), Matt Vierling (adductor), Reese Olson, Burch Smith, Will Vest, Trey Sweeney, Bailey Horn (mostly shoulder/elbow/arm issues).
Both clubs are missing key pieces in the outfield and rotation/bullpen depth. Buxton’s absence is notable for Minnesota’s defense and speed; Detroit’s outfield is thinned but their core hitters remain available.
Current Rosters / Key PlayersLineups
Twins key contributors: Luke Keaschall (leading AVG ~.275 with doubles/power), Brooks Lee (hot recently with multi-hit games and HRs), Trevor Larnach (power), Josh Bell (RBI producer), Royce Lewis, Kody Clemens, Ryan Jeffers, Kaelen Culpepper, Walker Jenkins. Contact and occasional power from the middle of the order.
Tigers key contributors: Kevin McGonigle (~.271 AVG, 15 HR, strong OBP/walks), Riley Greene (recent multi-hit/HR production, including Monday), Gleyber Torres (hot over last 10), Dillon Dingler (power, ~26 HR), Colt Keith, Spencer Torkelson, Max Clark, others. Power from Greene/McGonigle/Dingler stands out, especially at home.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Kremer vs. Tigers hitters: Vulnerable to power (elevated HR rate). Greene and McGonigle (who homered Monday) pose threats, as does Dingler’s pop. Torres has been productive lately.
Anderson vs. Twins hitters: Keaschall’s contact approach and Lee’s recent form are concerns; Larnach and Bell offer power upside. Anderson’s K rate helps against a Twins group that can strike out.
Monday’s game featured Greene (3 hits, 2-run HR) and McGonigle (solo HR) for Detroit, with Larnach homering for Minnesota—expect similar middle-order focus.
Recent Team Forms
Twins: 4-6 last 10; 1-4 in last 5; poor road mark (30-42). Dropped the series opener 4-5. Offense has shown some life (.248 recent BA in one report) but inconsistent; still mathematically alive but trailing in the AL Central/wild-card picture (3rd in AL Central).
Tigers: 4-6 last 10; 2-3 in last 5; home 35-35. Won Monday’s opener 5-4 behind power and bullpen work (Jansen save). Offense colder overall (.224 recent BA) but capable of eruptions; 4th in AL Central.
Series History
This is Game 2 of the current three-game set (Game 3 on Sept. 9 at 1:10 p.m. ET). Tigers lead the series 1-0 after Monday’s 5-4 win. Overall 2026 season series: Twins lead 7-4 entering the day (12th meeting). Division rivals with competitive recent history, including high-scoring affairs earlier.
Betting Trends
Tigers stronger when not allowing HRs and competitive at home. Twins have struggled on the road. Recent meetings have mixed scoring (Monday went Over some lines). Public often leans home favorites in AL Central matchups. Both teams’ recent run environments and pitching profiles support a moderate total.
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 8.5
Detroit Tigers – 133
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, September 7, 2026
