Minnesota Twins Complete Four-Game Sweep of Tigers with 3–1 Win at Target Field

Minneapolis, MN

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 3–1 on Thursday afternoon at Target Field, completing a four-game series sweep and improving to 7–6 on the season.

The victory marks the Twins’ first four-game home sweep since June 2024 and moves the club above the .500 mark for the first time in several months.

Late-Inning Hit Breaks Tie

The game remained tied into the eighth inning before Brooks Lee delivered a go-ahead two-run single, providing the decisive margin.

Lee’s hit came with two outs and runners in scoring position, continuing a series trend in which Minnesota’s lineup produced key late-inning offense.

Pitching Anchors Defensive Game

Right-hander Mick Abel set the tone for Minnesota, pitching six scoreless innings while recording seven strikeouts and stranding multiple Detroit scoring opportunities.

The Twins’ pitching staff limited the Tigers to 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position, preventing any sustained offensive momentum.

Garrett Acton earned his first Major League win after pitching two innings in relief, and Eric Orze secured the final three outs for his first save of the season. Through 13 games, five different Twins pitchers have recorded a save.

Additional Offensive Production

Minnesota’s only other run came on a solo home run by Josh Bell, who finished the game 3-for-4 at the plate.

Detroit scored once in the later innings but was unable to generate further offense against Minnesota’s bullpen.

Series Context and Standings

The sweep represents a shift in early-season momentum for Minnesota, which entered the series seeking consistency in both starting pitching and run production.

At 7–6, the Twins are currently positioned near the top of the American League Central standings, trailing the Cleveland Guardians.

For Detroit, the loss extends the club’s road losing streak to eight games. The Tigers also sustained an in-game setback when outfielder Parker Meadows exited following a collision with teammate Riley Greene.

Next Series

The Twins will travel to Canada to face the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series at Rogers Centre.

• First pitch: Friday, April 10 at 6:07 p.m. CT
• Probable starters: Simeon Woods Richardson (Twins) vs. Patrick Corbin (Blue Jays)

The four-game sweep concludes Minnesota’s homestand with improved pitching stability and timely offensive production as the team transitions to its first extended road stretch of the season.

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