Match Details
- Time: 6:10 PM ET
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: FDSDET, FDSW, MLB Network
- Weather: Clear skies, mid-70s, light wind
Team Overview
Los Angeles Angels
- Record: 55–60 (4th in AL West)
- Recent Form: Lost 2 straight
- Key Notes:
- Taylor Ward leads the team with 26 HR and 84 RBI (9th in MLB HR, 6th in RBI)
- Nolan Schanuel batting .274, team-high average
- Mike Trout hit a HR and drove in 3 runs in Wednesday’s loss to Tampa Bay
- Yusei Kikuchi (5–7, 4.88 ERA) starts; looking to bounce back after recent struggles
- Angels rank 5th in MLB in home runs (161), but just 16th in runs scored
Detroit Tigers
- Record: 66–50 (1st in AL Central)
- Recent Form: Lost 2 straight
- Key Notes:
- Spencer Torkelson hitting .243 with 25 HR and 46 walks; batting .350 over last 5 games
- Gleyber Torres leads team with .273 AVG, 13 HR, and 55 RBI
- Zach McKinstry on a 3-game hit streak, batting .294 over last 5 games
- Charlie Morton (7–9, 5.20 ERA) starts; 3 straight quality starts, 107 Ks in 107 IP
- Tigers rank 8th in MLB in HRs (150) and 11th in batting average (.251)
Key Matchups
| Position | Angels | Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Pitcher | Yusei Kikuchi (LHP, 4.88 ERA) | Charlie Morton (RHP, 5.20 ERA) |
| Power Bat | Taylor Ward (26 HR, 84 RBI) | Spencer Torkelson (25 HR, 68 RBI) |
| Hot Hand | Mike Trout (.260 AVG, HR last game) | Zach McKinstry (.294 last 5 games) |
| Bullpen | ERA: 4.32 | ERA: 3.78 |
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 8.5
Detroit Tigers – 136
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025
