The Tigers (72-52) play the Twins (57-65) at 7:10 p.m. Eastern time at Target Field. Catcher Jake Rogers; infielders Javier Baez and Andy Ibanez; and outfielder Jahmai Jones will be available off the bench. The full lineup is below. Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (11-4, 3.50 ERA) will face Twins righty Zebby Matthews (3-4, 5.11).

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.

Minnesota almost avoided a shutout, placing runners on base in the ninth to threaten at least something. Naturally, with one out, Edouard Julien lined a pitch up the middle... into shortstop Trey Sweeney 's glove, leading him to catch the ball and step on second to end the game and secure the shutout. So it goes.

In 2025, Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows is hitting .200 with two home runs, 12 walks and 40 strikeouts across 38 games.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal reflects on his outing after 4-3 extra-inning win vs. Minnesota Twins as AL Central lead grows.