Keaschall's Heroics Lift Twins Over Central-Leading Tigers

On August 5th, 2025, the Minnesota Twins secured a victory over the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers in their divisional clash. The Twins, who had dropped seven of their previous nine games, were led by Keaschall, who was activated from the 60-day injured list earlier that day.

In the first inning, Keaschall hit a two-run homer to give the Twins a 3-0 lead. He then added an RBI single in the fifth inning, putting the Twins ahead 6-1. Larnach's solo homer in the fourth inning also contributed to the Twins' offensive outburst.

The Tigers, who had lost just three times in their previous nine games, were without their All-Star outfielder Riley Greene, who was given the night off. They also missed the services of All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres, who was a late scratch due to a tight right forearm.

The Twins' starting pitcher, Zebby Matthews, allowed one run on five hits and a walk while striking out six over five innings. Meanwhile, the Tigers' Paddack, who was acquired from the Twins last week, gave up four runs on six hits over four innings in his second start against his former team.

In the eighth inning, Jahmai Jones hit a two-out, two-run triple to pull the Tigers within three runs, but it was not enough to overcome the Twins' early lead.