Maybe it eased the sting a little that the big blow Sunday came from one of his best friends on the Twins, Brooks Lee. Or maybe not. The shortstop capped a six-run third inning with his first

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.

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

Brooks Lee blasted a grand slam in a six-run third inning and Byron Buxton added a solo homer Sunday afternoon to help Minnesota beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 and snap the host Twins' three-game losing streak.

Tarik Skubal will be on the hill as the Detroit Tigers open a new series in Minneapolis on Thursday night. The Tigers (70-52) play the Minnesota Twins (57-63) at 7:40 p.m. at Target Field. Catcher Jake Rogers; infielder Andy Ibanez; and outfielders Wenceel Perez and Jahmai Jones will be available off the bench. The full lineup is below.

The Detroit Tigers had a definitive 7-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, allowing them to maintain a steady lead in the American League Central. The franchise appears to be holding a comfortable position in the standings at this time after things started to get dicey.

Tarik Skubal rarely flinches, but on Thursday night in Minneapolis, the Detroit Tigers will count on their ace to bounce back with authority.