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Brooks Lee’s Grand Slam Caps Six-Run Rally as Twins Top Tigers 8-1

The Twins broke the game open with a six-run third inning that highlighted Chris Paddack’s struggles against his former team

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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