The Twins got to right-hander Chris Paddack for eight runs on nine hits, including Brooks Lee’s first career grand slam.

The Detroit Tigers came into Sunday afternoon’s matchup with the Minnesota Twins having won four straight games, along with a chance to sweep the opponents in their current four-game series at Target Field.

Clutch hits by Trey Sweeney and Jahmai Jones in the seventh inning broke a 3-3 tie and the Tigers held on for a high-anxiety 8-5 win.

Aug 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

It’s been two and a half weeks since the trade deadline fire sale. Of the 11 guys sent packing, who has been doing well? Who hasn’t? And who’s been injured?

The announcement that the Twins owners are keeping the team sent shock waves through the organization, fan base, and beyond.

Thursday marked the first Twins game at Target Field since the Pohlad family announced it is no longer selling the team.

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected for the fourth time this season in a heated clash with the Tigers on Thursday.

Brooks Lee's first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 Sunday to avoid a four-game series sweep.

The Detroit Tigers took on the Minnesota Twins in the Twin Cities on Thursday night in an AL Central battle for positioning in the standings. The Tigers' Riley Greene once again manned his left field post,