Chris Paddack, facing the team he was just traded from, gave up three home runs in the loss to the Minnesota Twins.

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.

Before action started this afternoon, the Minnesota Twins inducted Corey Koskie into their Hall of Fame. Introduced by Michael Cuddyer and speaking in front of Twins legends and friends, Koskie showed the humble-but-proud nature that made him such a fan favorite in the early 2000s.

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.

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 Detroit Tigers (72-52) and the Minnesota Twins (57-65) play the third game of a 4-game series Saturday. First pitch from Target Field is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.