Game Details
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN, ESPN2 (Statcast Edition), ESPN Deportes, MLB.tv
Game Storylines
Series Finale with Playoff Implications
The Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies meet in the rubber match of a tightly contested three-game series. Both teams are in playoff contention, with Detroit leading the AL Central and Philadelphia just behind the Mets in the NL East. Sunday’s matchup on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” promises high stakes and star power.
Tigers Turn to Veteran Charlie Morton
Charlie Morton (7–8, 5.42 ERA) gets the start for Detroit, looking to rebound from a rocky July. The Tigers are 46–7 when scoring five or more runs, and their offense is led by Riley Greene (.277 AVG, 26 HR, 84 RBI) and Gleyber Torres (.277 AVG, 13 HR, 54 RBI). Detroit has gone 5–5 over their last 10 games, batting .257 with a 4.60 ERA.
Phillies Counter with Cristopher Sánchez
Cristopher Sánchez (9–3, 2.48 ERA) has been one of the most consistent starters in the NL. He’ll face a Tigers lineup that’s aggressive early in counts. The Phillies are 40–9 when scoring five or more runs, and their offense features Kyle Schwarber (37 HR, .568 SLG) and Trea Turner, who’s hitting .283 over his last 10 games.
Pitching Matchup
- Morton has allowed 4+ runs in four of his last six starts.
- Sánchez has a 1.85 ERA at home and a 0.98 WHIP over his last five outings.
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers 8
Philadelphia Phillies – 186
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, August 2, 2025
