Tigers Swept by Twins, Meadows Injured in Collision

Detroit's losing streak reaches five games as they drop all four games in Minnesota.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:47pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the action on the field.The Tigers' four-game sweep at the hands of the Twins exposes the team's struggles on the road and against division rivals.Minneapolis Today

The Detroit Tigers were swept in a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, extending their losing streak to five games and their road losing streak to eight. The Tigers' woes were compounded when outfielder Parker Meadows was carted off the field after a collision during the game.

Why it matters

The Tigers' struggles on the road and against their division rivals in the Twins are concerning, as they look to stay competitive in the AL Central race. The potential loss of Meadows, a promising young player, could be a significant blow to the team's lineup and outfield depth.

The details

In the series finale on Thursday, the Tigers lost 3-1 to the Twins, marking the first time they've been swept in a four-game set at Target Field since July 2021. The Tigers' offense has sputtered during the losing streak, scoring just 11 runs over the five-game skid. The low point came when Meadows was carted off the field after colliding with the outfield wall while chasing a fly ball.

  • The Tigers were swept in a four-game series at Target Field from April 6-9, 2026.
  • The Tigers' losing streak reached five games after the series sweep.
  • The Tigers' road losing streak extended to eight games.

The players

Parker Meadows

A promising young outfielder for the Detroit Tigers who was injured in a collision with the outfield wall during the series finale against the Twins.

Minnesota Twins

The Detroit Tigers' division rival who swept them in a four-game series at Target Field.

Detroit Tigers

The MLB team that was swept in a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins, extending their losing streak to five games and their road losing streak to eight.

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What’s next

The Tigers will look to end their losing streak when they return home to face the Cleveland Guardians in a three-game series starting on April 12.

The takeaway

The Tigers' struggles on the road and against division rivals like the Twins are concerning, and the potential loss of Parker Meadows to injury could be a significant blow to their lineup and outfield depth as they try to stay competitive in the AL Central race.