MLB Game Preview: Detroit Tigers (64-46) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (61-47)

Game Details

• Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
• Time: 6:45 PM ET
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
• Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, FDSNDT
• Season Series: First meeting of 2025

Team Overview & Momentum

Detroit Tigers (64–46)

• Division Standing: 1st in AL Central
• Recent Form: 4-game win streak, 4–6 in last 10
• Road Record: 28–25
• Key Players:
  • Riley Greene: 50 extra-base hits, 26 HR, .495 SLG
  • Kerry Carpenter: 3 RBIs in last game vs. Arizona
  • Jahmai Jones: 2 HR in last 10 games despite .095 AVG
• Pitching Starter: Jack Flaherty (6–10, 4.51 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 137 K)
• Team Strengths:

• 45–7 when scoring 5+ runs
• Recent offensive surge: 34 runs in last 4 games

Philadelphia Phillies (61–47)

• Division Standing: 2nd in NL East
• Recent Form: Lost 3 of last 4, 5–5 in last 10
• Home Record: 33–19
• Key Players:
  • Kyle Schwarber: 37 HR, .576 SLG
  • Trea Turner: 13-for-44 in last 10 games
  • Brandon Marsh: HR vs. White Sox in last outing
• Pitching Starter: Ranger Suárez (8–4, 2.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 90 K)
• Team Strengths:

• Top 10 in MLB slugging (.412)
• Strong bullpen after acquiring Jhoan Duran

• Last Meeting: Phillies won 2–1 in 2024 season series
• Pitching Matchup:

• Flaherty: 0.00 ERA in last start, 7 K
• Suárez: 1.59 ERA in last start, 8 K

Key Storylines

• Tigers’ Turnaround: After a 1–8 post-break slump, Detroit has surged with four straight wins, outscoring opponents 34–9.
• Suárez’s Dominance: The Phillies’ lefty has a 2.59 ERA and has been reliable at home, with Philly going 5–3 in his last 8 starts.
• Trade Deadline Impact: Both teams made aggressive moves:
  • Phillies: Acquired elite closer Jhoan Duran and OF Harrison Bader
  • Tigers: Added Charlie Morton, Chris Paddack, and multiple bullpen arms
• Injury Watch:

• Phillies: Alec Bohm (ribcage), Aaron Nola (ankle) on IL
• Tigers: Paul Sewald, Jose Urquidy, and Alex Cobb among several on IL