MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Angels (56-61) vs. Detroit Tigers (67-51)

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Game Overview

Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 1:40 PM ET
Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Series Status: Tied 1–1

Pitching Matchup

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPStrikeouts
AngelsJack Kochanowicz3–95.851.6370
TigersCasey Mize10–43.501.2988
  • Mize is 2–0 with a 3.80 ERA in four career starts vs. the Angels
  • Kochanowicz allowed just one walk over six innings in his last outing, showing improved command

Team Form & Trends

Los Angeles Angels

  • Last 10 Games: 4–6
  • Batting Avg: .218
  • ERA: 4.45
  • Road Record: 26–31
  • Top Performers:
  • Taylor Ward: 27 HR, 87 RBI
  • Zach Neto: .264 AVG, 17 HR, 23 2B
  • Jo Adell: 4 HR in last 10 games

Detroit Tigers

  • Last 10 Games: 5–5
  • Batting Avg: .283
  • ERA: 4.40
  • Home Record: 38–24
  • Top Performers:
  • Kerry Carpenter: 11-for-29, 4 HR, 9 RBI in last 10 games
  • Riley Greene: 26 HR, 84 RBI
  • Gleyber Torres: .271 AVG, 13 HR

Injury Report

Los Angeles Angels

  • Bryce Teodosio (head), Chris Taylor (hand), Jorge Soler (back), Robert Stephenson (biceps), Hunter Strickland (shoulder), Ben Joyce (shoulder), Anthony Rendon (hip)

Detroit Tigers

  • Wenceel Perez (leg bruise), Paul Sewald, Reese Olson, Parker Meadows, Sean Guenther, Jackson Jobe, Jason Foley, Alex Cobb, Ty Madden, Jose Urquidy, Alex Lange

Game Outlook

  • Edge: Tigers have the pitching advantage and stronger recent offensive form
  • X-Factor: Casey Mize’s ability to dominate early; Angels need early runs to pressure Detroit’s bullpen
  • Betting Angle: Tigers -1.5 (+100) is playable; Over 9 runs in play given Kochanowicz’s volatility

How to Watch

  • TV: Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports West
  • Streaming: MLB.tv
  • Radio: 97.1 The Ticket (Tigers), KLAA 830 AM (Angels)

Game Odds

Los Angeles Angels         9

Detroit Tigers                    – 210

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, August 9, 2025

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