Overview
- Brooks Lee launched his first career grand slam in the third inning to complete Minnesota’s six-run outburst and avoid a four-game sweep
- Thomas Hatch held Detroit to one run on three hits over five innings with four strikeouts to earn the win
- Chris Paddack, traded from Minnesota on July 28, allowed eight earned runs on nine hits in 5⅔ innings against his former teammates
- Detroit’s offense managed just three hits and struck out 12 times, including a stretch of seven consecutive Ks against three Twins relievers
- The Tigers finish a 5-2 road trip and return home Monday to face the Astros at Comerica Park with Jack Flaherty set to start