With both teams splitting the first two games, this finale carries momentum implications as the Tigers aim to stay atop the AL Central while the A’s look to build on recent road success.
Game Details
- Matchup: Athletics (33–49) vs. Detroit Tigers (50–31)
- Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: NBCSCA, FDSNDT
Starting Pitchers
Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (6–5, 4.24 ERA)
Springs is coming off a stellar outing against Cleveland, tossing 7.1 innings of one-run ball. He’s been Oakland’s most reliable starter in June and will look to neutralize Detroit’s power bats with his changeup-heavy arsenal.
Tigers: Dietrich Enns (0–0, MLB return)
Enns makes his first MLB appearance since 2021. The lefty has been solid in Triple-A but faces a tough test against an A’s lineup that’s been heating up, led by Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson.
Players to Watch
Athletics
- Nick Kurtz: Batting .342 in June with 6 HRs and 12 RBIs over his last 10 games.
- Jacob Wilson: Team-high .347 average with 15 doubles and 9 HRs.
- Brent Rooker: 15 HRs on the season and a .306 average vs. lefties.
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: Leads the team with 17 HRs and 59 RBIs, batting .291.
- Javier Báez: Hitting .290 with 3 HRs in his last 10 games.
- Spencer Torkelson: 16 HRs and 17 doubles, though struggling with consistency.
Key Stats & Trends
- Tigers are 27–13 at home and 37–9 when recording 8+ hits.
- Athletics have covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 road games.
- Over has hit in 5 of the last 8 meetings between these teams.
- Oakland’s bullpen has a 3.89 ERA in June, a notable improvement from earlier in the season.
Game Odds
Athletics 8.5
Detroit Tigers – 156
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 25, 2025
