MLB Game Preview: Detroit Tigers (59-38) vs. Texas Rangers (48-49)

Game Details

• Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
• Time: 8:05 PM ET
• Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
• Watch: Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Southwest, MLB.TV

Team Form & Momentum

Detroit Tigers – AL Central Leaders

• Best record in MLB entering second half (59–38)
• Limped into All-Star break with a 4-game losing streak after a 5-game win streak
• Reese Olson (4–3, 2.95 ERA) starts; allowed 2 or fewer runs in 3 of last 4 outings
• Tigers rank 6th in MLB in runs per game (4.97) and 9th in team ERA (3.68)
• Riley Greene (.284 AVG, 24 HR, 78 RBI) leads the offense
• Zach McKinstry (.285 AVG) and Spencer Torkelson (21 HR) add depth

Texas Rangers – Wild Card Hopefuls

• 3.5 games back in AL Wild Card race
• 3–1 in last 4 games, including series wins vs Astros and Angels
• Patrick Corbin (6–7, 4.15 ERA) starts; 1–1 with 2.45 ERA in 3 career starts vs Tigers
• Rangers rank 1st in MLB in team ERA (3.28) and 2nd in WHIP (1.17)
• Adolis García (13 HR, 56 RBI) and Josh Smith (.281 AVG) lead the lineup

Key Stats & Betting Trends

• Tigers are 37–17 when favored by -124 or more
• Rangers are 10–23 when listed at +104 or worse
• Olson has a 1.24 WHIP and 8.5 K/9 over 58 IP
• Corbin has allowed 5+ runs in 3 of last 6 starts
• Tigers have covered the run line in 16 of last 18 wins

Player Spotlight

Riley Greene (Tigers)

• .284 AVG, 24 HR, 78 RBI
• 3-game hitting streak; batting .263 with 2 HR and 6 RBI in last 5 games

Adolis García (Rangers)

• .234 AVG, 13 HR, 56 RBI
• 5-for-15 with 2 HR vs Tigers this season