Zebby Matthews (2-3, 5.67 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 42 strikeouts); Tigers: Chris Paddack (4-9, 4.77 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 88 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -146, Twins +121; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers host the Minnesota Twins trying to extend a five-game home winning streak.

The newest members of the Detroit Tigers pitching staff took their lumps in a 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (66-49) and Twins (53-60) have split the first two games of the series and will play the rubber match on Wednesday afternoon.

The Detroit Tigers didn't make the big trade deadline additions that many people expected, but one of their deals could pay off in a big way.

After making two starts for the Tigers to begin his MLB career, Melton shifted to the bullpen for the first time Tuesday and didn't skip a beat. The rookie righty was moved to a relief role after Detroit added veterans Chris Paddack and Charlie Morton to its rotation before the trade deadline to supplement the trio of Tarik Skubal,

Detroit Tigers rookie right-hander Troy Melton finally made his bullpen debut Tuesday night, throwing two scoreless innings against the Minnesota Twins. He might have gotten a third inning if not for a lengthy delay when home plate umpire Chad Fairchild exited in the seventh inning after taking a foul tip off the mask.