Detroit Tigers 6, Minnesota Twins 8: final score and stats
Minnesota Twins beat Detroit Tigers, Detroit Tigers 6 to Minnesota Twins 8, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers.
MLBWednesday, April 8, 2026
DateApr 8, 2026
Start time7:40 PM ET
VenueTarget Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TVMLB.TV/FS1
Attendance13,038
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Minnesota Twins | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 8 |
Top performers
Detroit Tigers
Batting AverageDillon Dingler · 3-4, RBI
Home RunsJavier Baez · 2-4, 2B, R
Runs Batted InGleyber Torres · 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, K
MLB RatingGleyber Torres · 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, K
Minnesota Twins
Batting AverageByron Buxton · 3-4, 2B, 3 R, BB
Home RunsJosh Bell · 1-3, RBI, R, BB, K
Runs Batted InRoyce Lewis · 2-3, 2 RBI, BB, SB
MLB RatingByron Buxton · 3-4, 2B, 3 R, BB
Team comparison
Detroit TigersMinnesota Twins
Runs per game
Runs allowed per game
4-8Record6-6
4th in AL CentStanding3rd in AL Cent
0-0Road record / home record0-0
Last 5
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Injury report
Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.
Detroit Tigers
Jake Miller SP · Undisclosed - Not Specified
OutWill Vest RP · Elbow - Surgery
OutTrey Sweeney SS · Shoulder - Surgery
OutWenceel Perez RF · Orbital - Fracture
OutReese Olson SP · Shoulder - Surgery
OutMinnesota Twins
Trevor Larnach LF · Wrist - Surgery
OutCole Sands RP · Elbow - Surgery
OutDavid Festa SP · Shoulder - Surgery
OutMick Abel SP · Elbow - Surgery
OutAnthony Banda RP · Lat - Surgery
OutBox score
Detroit Tigers
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .351 | .385 | .514 |
| Spencer Torkelson | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .200 | .364 | .257 |
| Kevin McGonigle | 1-5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | .292 | .370 | .438 |
| Gleyber Torres | 2-5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | .227 | .393 | .318 |
| Kerry Carpenter | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | .206 | .317 | .382 |
| Jahmai Jones | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Riley Greene | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | .196 | .302 | .261 |
| Dillon Dingler | 3-4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | .273 | .400 | .485 |
| Matt Vierling | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .167 | .158 | .389 |
| Parker Meadows | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .273 | .333 | .364 |
| Zach McKinstry | 0-5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | .222 | .276 | .370 |
| Javier Baez | 2-4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | .296 | .333 | .370 |
| Team | 12-40 | 40 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 185 |
Detroit Tigers
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | 5.0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 87-56 | 4.76 | 87 |
| Enmanuel De Jesus | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 21-10 | 6.35 | 21 |
| Kyle Finnegan | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16-5 | 0.00 | 16 |
| Will Vest | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15-8 | 5.40 | 15 |
| Team | 8.0 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 139-79 | 139 |
Minnesota Twins
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | 3-4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | .214 | .292 | .333 |
| Austin Martin | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .217 | .438 | .217 |
| Trevor Larnach | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .313 | .476 | .438 |
| James Outman | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .077 | .000 |
| Luke Keaschall | 1-5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | .208 | .264 | .292 |
| Ryan Jeffers | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 25 | .226 | .351 | .290 |
| Victor Caratini | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | .294 | .359 | .324 |
| Josh Bell | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | .270 | .404 | .541 |
| Matt Wallner | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .224 | .269 | .449 |
| Royce Lewis | 2-3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | .219 | .390 | .469 |
| Brooks Lee | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .167 | .219 | .167 |
| Team | 11-34 | 34 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 139 |
Minnesota Twins
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 99-64 | 5.27 | 99 |
| Justin Topa | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10-5 | 4.76 | 10 |
| Anthony Banda | 0.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21-13 | 7.50 | 21 |
| Cole Sands | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9-7 | 2.08 | 9 |
| Cody Laweryson | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26-15 | 4.26 | 26 |
| Kody Funderburk | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20-8 | 3.18 | 20 |
| Team | 9.0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 185-112 | 185 |
Season series
MIN wins series 4-0
Apr 9, 2026DET 1, MIN 3
Apr 8, 2026DET 6, MIN 8
Apr 7, 2026DET 2, MIN 4
Apr 6, 2026DET 3, MIN 7
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins?
Minnesota Twins won, 8-6, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
What was the final score of Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins?
Detroit Tigers 6, Minnesota Twins 8.
Who were the top performers?
Detroit Tigers: Dillon Dingler (3-4, RBI batting average). Minnesota Twins: Byron Buxton (3-4, 2B, 3 R, BB batting average).
Where is Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins played?
Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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