Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins | August 31, 2026

Scheduled August 31, 2026 • Target Field, Minneapolis

Detroit Tigers

62-71

Minnesota Twins

64-70

MLB PREVIEW • August 31, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Detroit Tigers (62-71) travels to play Minnesota Twins (64-70) at Target Field, Minneapolis.

Detroit Tigers

Visiting Side

Record 62-71

Minnesota Twins

Home Side

Record 64-70

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

51%

Detroit Tigers

49%

Minnesota Twins

Projected Score DET 5 - MIN 4

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Minnesota Twins has a stronger home record.
Minnesota Twins boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Detroit Tigers has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.

Detroit Tigers

STAT

Minnesota Twins

46.6% Win % 47.8%

62-71 Overall Record 64-70

33-33 Home Record 35-31

29-38 Away Record 29-39

4.45 Runs / G 4.59

.240 Team BA .245

.717 Team OPS .724

3.60 Team ERA 4.69

1.22 WHIP 1.39

4482 AB (At Bats) 4515

592 R (Runs) 615

1075 H (Hits) 1108

203 2B (Doubles) 219

27 3B (Triples) 19

155 HR (Home Runs) 155

564 RBI (Runs Batted In) 587

1797 TB (Total Bases) 1830

466 BB (Walks) 431

1134 SO (Strikeouts) 1072

38 SB (Stolen Bases) 76

.240 AVG .245

.316 OBP .319

.401 SLG .405

.717 OPS .724

578.7 RC (Runs Created) 592.5

.092 BB/PA .085

0.41 BB/K 0.40

3.92 P/PA 3.85

385 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 393

5048 PA (Plate Appearances) 5065

28.9 AB/HR 29.1

3.60 ERA 4.69

1.22 WHIP 1.39

1176.1 IP (Innings) 1179.2

1022 H (Hits Allowed) 1150

470 ER (Earned Runs) 615

135 HR (HR Allowed) 154

408 BB (Walks Allowed) 486

1077 K (Strikeouts) 1109

8.2 K/9 (K Per 9) 8.5

62 W (Wins) 64

71 L (Losses) 70

27 SV (Saves) 38

0.988 FP (Fielding %) 0.987

59 E (Errors) 62

203 DP (Double Plays) 219

4778 TC (Total Chances) 4622

3529 PO (Putouts) 3539

1190 A (Assists) 1021

36.1 RF (Range Factor) 34.8

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Minnesota Twins plays on familiar turf at Target Field, Minneapolis.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Detroit Tigers Could Win

Detroit Tigers brings a Team ERA of 3.60 and Batting Average of .240 into the matchup.

Why Minnesota Twins Could Win

Minnesota Twins counters with a Team ERA of 4.69 and Batting Average of .245.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Detroit Tigers's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Target Field, Minneapolis

Dome/Indoor • 85°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

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Team Home Runs

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Team Home Runs

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Detroit Tigers (50.9%) Minnesota Twins (49.1%)

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