Game Details
- Matchup: Athletics (32–49) vs. Detroit Tigers (50–30)
- Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California, Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.TV
Game Context & Series Recap
The Tigers opened the series with an emphatic 11–4 victory, powered by a 4-hit night from Riley Greene and home runs from Kerry Carpenter and Dillon Dingler. Detroit has now won 14 of its last 20 home games against teams with losing records.
The Athletics, despite recent improvements, continue to struggle on the road and will look to bounce back behind a promising young arm in Game 2.
Probable Pitchers
Athletics: Jacob Lopez (1–4, 4.25 ERA)
- Coming off a stellar outing vs. Houston: 6 IP, 1 ER, 9 K
- Has struck out 5+ batters in 3 straight starts
- Lefty with deceptive off-speed stuff and improving command
Detroit Tigers: Jack Flaherty (5–8, 4.83 ERA)
- Struggled in last outing: 2.1 IP, 8 ER vs. Tampa Bay
- Has allowed 15 ER over his last 7 innings pitched
- Needs to regain early-season form to stabilize Tigers’ rotation
Players to Watch
Athletics
- Jacob Wilson: .353 AVG, 15 doubles, 9 HR – team leader in batting average
- Brent Rooker: 15 HR, 41 RBI – 6-for-14 with 2 HR career vs. Tigers’ lefties
- Lawrence Butler: .260 AVG, 23 doubles, 11 HR – consistent extra-base threat
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: .291 AVG, 17 HR, 59 RBI – 4-hit game in series opener
- Javier Báez: .290 AVG, 3 HR in last 10 games – heating up at the plate
- Spencer Torkelson: 16 HR, 49 RBI – power bat in the middle of the order
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Athletics | Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 32–49 | 50–30 |
| Road/Home Record | 17–22 (road) | 27–12 (home) |
| Team ERA | 5.42 | 3.50 |
| Batting Average | .252 | .252 |
| Home Runs | 100 | 95 |
| Last 10 Games | 5–5 | 5–5 |
Detroit is 20–6 when hitting 2+ home runs in a game. Oakland has covered the run line in 6 of its last 10 games as underdogs.
Expect a competitive game with both starters looking to prove something. Lopez has been sharp lately, but Detroit’s offense—led by Greene and Báez—is clicking at home. Flaherty’s volatility makes the over a strong play, but the Tigers’ lineup depth gives them the edge.
How to Watch Athletics vs Tigers – June 25, 2025
- TV Channels: NBC Sports California (Athletics), Bally Sports Detroit (Tigers)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
- Radio: A’s Radio Network, Tigers Radio Network (97.1 The Ticket)
Game Odds
Athletics 8
Detroit Tigers – 186
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
