Game Overview
- Date & Time: Tuesday, August 12 – 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
- Series Status: Game 2 of 3 (Tigers lead 1–0)
- Broadcast: Bally Sports Detroit, NBC Sports Chicago
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/BB | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | Jack Flaherty | 6–11 | 4.56 | 1.28 | 147/45 | 1.54 ERA vs. CHW in 11.2 IP this season |
| White Sox | TBD | — | — | — | — | Likely bullpen game or spot starter |
- Edge: Flaherty — strong history vs. White Sox and elite K/9 (11.0)
Team Form & Key Stats
Detroit Tigers
- Record: 69–51 (1st in AL Central)
- Road Record: 30–27
- Last 10: 5–5 (.258 AVG, 4.70 ERA, -3 run diff)
- Strengths:
- 8th in MLB in HRs (155)
- 10th in AVG (.251), 8th in runs scored (577)
- Top Performers:
- Spencer Torkelson: 2-for-4, HR in Game 1; 25 HR on season
- Riley Greene: 27 HR, .424 SLG
- Wenceel Perez: .424 OBP in last 10 games
Chicago White Sox
- Record: 43–76 (5th in AL Central)
- Home Record: 25–35
- Last 10: 3–7 (.224 AVG, 4.69 ERA, -12 run diff)
- Weaknesses:
- 29th in MLB in slugging (.369)
- 27th in runs scored (453)
- Top Performers:
- Lenyn Sosa: .277 AVG, 14 HR, 48 RBI
- Luis Robert Jr.: 10-for-37, HR in last 10
- Kyle Isbel: .394 AVG in August
Betting Insights
- Trend: Tigers are 22–10 when favored at -179 or shorter; White Sox are 17–43 as +149 dogs or worse
- Lean: Tigers ML and Over 8.5 — Detroit’s offense is consistent, and Chicago’s pitching depth is thin
Angle
- Momentum: Tigers have won 3 of last 4; White Sox are 1–7 in last 8
- X-Factor: Flaherty’s dominance vs. CHW (.167 BAA in 2025)
- Projection: Tigers 6, White Sox 2 — expect early damage and bullpen control from Detroit
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers – 180
Chicago White Sox 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 11, 2025
