Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
Broadcast: MLB Network, FDSNDT, SCHN
Match Overview
Two division leaders clash as the Houston Astros visit the Detroit Tigers to open a pivotal three-game series. Houston leads the AL West by 1.5 games over Seattle, while Detroit sits atop the AL Central, 8.5 games ahead of Cleveland. Both teams are coming off weekend losses and looking to reset momentum.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | Spencer Arrighetti | 1-3 | 6.38 | 1.47 | 16 |
| Tigers | Jack Flaherty | 6-12 | 4.76 | 1.31 | 153 |
- Arrighetti is making his fifth start of the season and third since returning from a thumb injury. He’s struggled with command and was hit hard in his last outing.
- Flaherty has been inconsistent but owns a solid 3.79 ERA at home and has a favorable history against Houston batters.
Team Trends & Stats
| Category | Astros | Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Games | 5-5 | 7-3 |
| Batting Avg | .229 | .234 |
| Team ERA | 5.48 | 4.10 |
| Home/Road Record | 31-28 (road) | 39-24 (home) |
| Series Record | Astros lead 2-1 | — |
- Houston was outscored 23–5 in their last series vs. Baltimore, including a 12–0 loss on Sunday.
- Detroit recently took 3 of 4 from the Twins and has won 6 of its last 8 games.
Players to Watch
- Astros:
- Jose Altuve: 22 HR, 64 RBI
- Yainer Diaz: 10-for-40, 2 HR in last 10 games
- Tigers:
- Riley Greene: 28 HR, .503 SLG
- Javier Baez: 10-for-33, 3 doubles in last 10 games
Game Odds
Houston Astros 8.5
Detroit Tigers – 156
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 17, 2025
