The Tampa Bay Rays begin a three-game road series against the Detroit Tigers in a clash between two American League playoff contenders. The Tigers, riding a three-game win streak and leading the AL Central, host a Rays team that’s looking to build momentum after a dramatic extra-inning win over Minnesota.
Game Details
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, July 7, 2025 |
| First Pitch | 6:40 PM ET |
| Venue | Comerica Park, Detroit, MI |
| Broadcast | FS1, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.tv |
| Season Series | Rays lead 2–1 |
Team Records & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | 49–41 | 4–6 | 3rd in AL East |
| Detroit Tigers | 57–34 | 7–3 | 1st in AL Central |
- The Tigers are 30–14 at home and have outscored opponents by 20 runs over their last 10 games.
- The Rays are 21–16 on the road and have won 7 of Shane Baz’s last 8 starts.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Tampa Bay Rays: Shane Baz (8–3, 4.33 ERA)
- 92.2 IP, 92 K, 1.25 WHIP
- Has allowed 3 or fewer earned runs in 7 of his last 8 starts
- Rays are 7–1 in his last 8 outings
- Faces a Tigers lineup that has scored 2 or fewer runs in 2 of their last 3 games
Detroit Tigers: TBD
- As of game day, Detroit had not officially announced a starter
- Possibilities include bullpen game or a spot start from a Triple-A call-up
- Tigers’ staff has a 3.13 ERA over their last 10 games
Players to Watch
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero: .258 AVG, 21 HR, 57 RBI – ranks top 10 in MLB in home runs
- Yandy Díaz: .289 AVG, 14 HR – consistent contact hitter with 18 doubles
- Brandon Lowe: 4 HR in last 10 games – heating up at the plate
- Jonathan Aranda: .320 AVG – team leader in batting average
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: .286 AVG, 22 HR, 71 RBI – team leader in all three categories
- Spencer Torkelson: 13-for-38, 4 HR in last 10 games – power bat finding rhythm
- Trey Sweeney: Hit a 3-run HR in Sunday’s 10th inning win over Cleveland
- Zach McKinstry: Versatile defender with timely hitting
Injury Report Highlights
Tampa Bay Rays
- Brandon Lowe – day-to-day (side soreness)
- Ha-Seong Kim – day-to-day (calf)
- Shane McClanahan, Jonny DeLuca, Hunter Bigge, Richie Palacios – all on IL
Detroit Tigers
- Gleyber Torres – day-to-day (neck)
- Kerry Carpenter, Jason Foley, Alex Cobb, Jose Urquidy – all on IL
- Ty Madden, Alex Lange, Jackson Jobe – 60-day IL
Game Odds
Tampa Bay Rays – 132
Detroit Tigers 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, July 6, 2025
