Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
First Pitch: 4:05 PM ET
Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bally Sports Detroit
Game Storylines
- Cy Young Showdown: Two of MLB’s top pitchers face off as Tarik Skubal (Tigers) and Zack Wheeler (Phillies) take the mound in a potential postseason preview.
- Tigers Looking to Bounce Back: Detroit (64–47) blew a 3–0 lead on Friday and lost 5–4 after a late Phillies rally.
- Phillies Rally Power: Philadelphia (62–47) scored five runs in the final three innings Friday, showcasing their clutch hitting.
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
| Pitcher | Team | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | Tigers | 10–3 | 2.09 | 0.84 | 11.5 | 7 shutout innings vs PHI in 2024 |
| Zack Wheeler | Phillies | 9–4 | 2.56 | 0.89 | 11.6 | Held DET to .137 AVG in 2 career starts |
Player Spotlight
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: .277 AVG, 26 HR, 84 RBI – team leader in all major categories
- Spencer Torkelson: .239 AVG, 23 HR, 23 doubles – top power bat
- Gleyber Torres: .275 AVG, 11 HR, 55 walks – consistent OBP threat
Philadelphia Phillies
- Kyle Schwarber: 37 HR, 86 RBI – ranks 3rd in MLB in both categories
- Trea Turner: .289 AVG – leads team in batting average
- Bryce Harper: .266 AVG, 15 HR – veteran slugger with postseason pedigree
Team Trends & Stats
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 4–6 | .252 | 4.76 | –2 |
| Phillies | 5–5 | .246 | 4.80 | +1 |
- Tigers vs RHP: Detroit is 50–29 vs right-handed pitchers this season
- Phillies vs LHP: Philadelphia is just 12–18 vs left-handed pitching
- Run Line Trends: Tigers have covered the spread in 4 of last 6 road games
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers 6.5
Philadelphia Phillies – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 1, 2025
