Brooks Lee's first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep.

Kerry Carpenter homered, Jahmai Jones delivered two key RBI hits and Casey Mize pitched into the seventh as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5 on Saturday night at Target Field.

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 Central. The franchise appears to be holding a comfortable position in the standings at this time after things started to get dicey.

Tarik Skubal rarely flinches, but on Thursday night in Minneapolis, the Detroit Tigers will count on their ace to bounce back with authority.

Offense continued to pile on as Valdez threw a pair of wild pitches that scored runners and Dillon Dingler brought Riley Greene home off a triple to center field. By the time Valdez found his third out, the Tigers were out to a 6-0 lead that would already be enough to secure the win.