Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
Watch Live: ESPN, MLB.TV, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Detroit
Texas has taken the first two games of the series, winning 2–0 on Friday and 4–1 on Saturday, while Detroit enters the finale on a six-game losing streak.
The Rangers have now won five of their last six games, surging back into AL Wild Card contention. Detroit, meanwhile, has scored just one run in the series and has plated three or fewer runs in four of their last six games, despite sending ace Tarik Skubal to the mound.
Starting Pitchers – July 20, 2025
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | Tarik Skubal (LHP) | 10–3 | 2.23 | 0.83 | 11.4 |
| Rangers | Nathan Eovaldi (RHP) | 7–3 | 1.58 | 0.85 | 9.3 |
- Tarik Skubal has been dominant all season, ranking among MLB leaders in ERA and WHIP. He owns a 2.97 career ERA vs. Texas and has struck out 11.4 batters per nine innings in 2025.
- Nathan Eovaldi counters with elite numbers of his own, including a 5–0 career record vs. Detroit and a sparkling 1.58 ERA. He’s coming off a 7.2 IP, 8 K performance against Houston.
Players to Watch
Texas Rangers
- Corey Seager: 13 HR, 32 RBI; delivered a clutch 2-run double Friday
- Rowdy Tellez: Hit a 3-run HR Saturday; batting .267 with 18 HR
- Kyle Higashioka: 14-for-37 with 3 HR over last 10 games
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: 24 HR, 78 RBI; ranks 8th in MLB in HR and 3rd in RBI
- Spencer Torkelson: 21 HR, 20 doubles; key power bat
- Colt Keith: 10-for-33 with 2 HR over last 10 games
Team Comparison – Key Stats
| Category | Tigers | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .202 (last 10 games) | .261 (last 10 games) |
| Runs/Game | 3.5 | 6.0 |
| Team ERA | 3.68 (4th AL) | 3.27 (3rd AL) |
| Home Record | — | 27–19 |
| Road Record | 27–21 | — |
Texas has outscored opponents by 24 runs over their last 10 games, while Detroit has been outscored by 14 runs during the same stretch.
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers – 210
Texas Rangers 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 19, 2025
