The Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins entered a rain delay Friday, Aug. 15, before starting the second of four games at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Minnesota almost avoided a shutout, placing runners on base in the ninth to threaten at least something. Naturally, with one out, Edouard Julien lined a pitch up the middle... into shortstop Trey Sweeney 's glove, leading him to catch the ball and step on second to end the game and secure the shutout. So it goes.

The Detroit Tigers (72-52) and the Minnesota Twins (57-65) play the third game of a 4-game series Saturday. First pitch from Target Field is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Casey Mize has won both of his August starts, though neither would be classified as a dominant outing. The Detroit Tigers right-hander will aim for his third straight victory during the third contest of a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Thursday marked the first Twins game at Target Field since the Pohlad family announced it is no longer selling the team.

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli gets ejected and caps it off with a final act in loss to the Tigers after controversial call.