The Detroit Tigers start a three-game series against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park on Monday, Aug. 18. Here's what to know.

Maybe it eased the sting a little that the big blow Sunday came from one of his best friends on the Twins, Brooks Lee. Or maybe not. The shortstop capped a six-run third inning with his first

The Tigers have a chance to clinch the four-game series thanks to a variety of victories thus far against the Twins. After squeaking out a win in extra innings on Thursday night and a convincing 7-0 victory on Friday, Detroit managed to show some perseverance in a primetime clash on Saturday night.

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.

How to watch the MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers, as well as first-pitch time and team news.

The Tigers, who played their first season in 1901, are in the midst of their longest drought ever without a World Series.

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 will be on the hill as the Detroit Tigers open a new series in Minneapolis on Thursday night. The Tigers (70-52) play the Minnesota Twins (57-63) at 7:40 p.m. at Target Field. Catcher Jake Rogers; infielder Andy Ibanez; and outfielders Wenceel Perez and Jahmai Jones will be available off the bench. The full lineup is below.