The Detroit Tigers came into Sunday afternoon’s matchup with the Minnesota Twins having won four straight games, along with a chance to sweep the opponents in their current four-game series 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.

Former Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran was hit by a comebacker on Friday night and the Philadelphia Phillies now await his injury outcome.

It’s been two and a half weeks since the trade deadline fire sale. Of the 11 guys sent packing, who has been doing well? Who hasn’t? And who’s been injured?

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 Pohlad family said they intend to keep the Twins franchise, a change of heart after previously announcing their intentions to sell the team.

Wednesday's announcement of (effectively) the failure of the sale process isn't just about the current state of the team. It could also be a subtly ominous signal about the long-term future.

Thursday marked the first Twins game at Target Field since the Pohlad family announced it is no longer selling the team.

The announcement that the Twins owners are keeping the team sent shock waves through the organization, fan base, and beyond.

The Tigers have a chance to clinch the four-game series thanks to a variety of victories thus far against the Twins. After squeaking out a win in extra innings on Thursday night and a convincing 7-0 victory on Friday, Detroit managed to show some perseverance in a primetime clash on Saturday night.