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

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.

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.

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

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

Kerry Carpenter belted a solo homer and Trey Sweeney scored three times on Saturday night to lead Detroit to an 8-5 victory over the host Minnesota Twins and extend the Tigers' winning streak to four games.