Trey Sweeney drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Casey Mize struck out 10 batters, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5.

With wins in five of the team’s past six games, Detroit remains atop the American League Central, 7.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians. The Twins, still sitting down in fourth place, are 14 games behind the Tigers and eight back of a Wild Card spot.

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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 Cent

Casey Mize has won both of his August starts, though neither would be classified as a dominant outing. The Detroit Tigers right-hander will aim for his third straight victory during the third contest of a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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