Game Details
- Time: 7:10 PM ET / 4:10 PM PT
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: MLB.TV, FanDuel Sports Detroit, Tigers Radio Network
- Weather: Sunny, 81°F, light southwest winds
Team Overview
Los Angeles Angels
- Record: 55–60 (4th in AL West)
- Recent Form: 5–5 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Taylor Ward: 26 HR, 84 RBI, .479 SLG
- Mike Trout: 9-for-36, 2 HR, 5 RBI in last 10 games
- Nolan Schanuel: .274 AVG, team-best BA
- Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks (6–8, 4.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 72 K)
The Angels are trying to snap a three-game road losing streak. Despite a powerful lineup (5th in MLB with 161 HR), they’ve struggled with consistency and sit six games out of the Wild Card race.
Detroit Tigers
- Record: 66–50 (1st in AL Central)
- Recent Form: 6–4 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Gleyber Torres: .273 AVG, 13 HR, 55 RBI
- Spencer Torkelson: 24 HR, .243 AVG, 4-game hit streak
- Kerry Carpenter: 11-for-27, 4 HR in last 10 games
- Pitcher: Tarik Skubal (11–3, 2.18 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 181 K)
Skubal is one of the best pitchers in baseball this season, and Detroit’s pitching staff ranks 10th in MLB with a 3.81 team ERA. They’ve outscored opponents by 19 runs over their last 10 games.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Season Series | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Tigers lead 3–1 |
| Last Meeting | Tigers won 9–4 on Aug 6 |
Detroit has dominated the season series and looks to extend their lead at home.
Pitching Matchup – August 8
| Team | Pitcher | Stats (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Angels | Kyle Hendricks | 6–8, 4.59 ERA, 72 K |
| Tigers | Tarik Skubal | 11–3, 2.18 ERA, 181 K |
Skubal is a Cy Young candidate; Hendricks brings veteran experience but has struggled with run support.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 7.5
Detroit Tigers – 290
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, August 7, 2025
