Detroit Tigers trade deadline pickup Chris Paddack was "destroyed" by the Minnesota Twins despite weak contact from the Twins hitters.

Trey Sweeney drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Casey Mize struck out 10 batters, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5.

Kerry Carpenter homered, Jahmai Jones delivered two key RBI hits and Casey Mize pitched into the seventh as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5 on Saturday night at Target Field.

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

Brooks Lee turned on a fastball from fishing buddy Chris Paddack on Sunday and drove it into the right-field seats as the Twins avoided a sweep.

Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.

How to watch the MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers, as well as first-pitch time and team news.

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

The latest cause for concern: The Tigers lost, 9-4, to the new-look Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the finale of a three-game series at Comerica Park, dropping two of three games — and losing six of their last seven series.

John Smoltz sat down with Trey Sweeney to discuss the Detroit Tigers' win over the Minnesota Twins, the team's rising confidence and more.