Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
First pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET
TV: SportsNet LA / Detroit SportsNet
Starting Pitchers
Dodgers: LHP Tarik Skubal (8-7, 2.91 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 120.2 IP, 146 SO, 21 BB overall in 2026). Acquired from the Tigers in early August; he has a 1-2 record and roughly 3.38 ERA in limited starts with Los Angeles. Career numbers at Comerica Park are strong (around 2.67 ERA in dozens of starts). Recent form includes a strong 7 IP, 3 ER, 11 SO win vs. Pittsburgh. Elite strikeout rate and low walk rate make him a clear ace-level presence.
Tigers: RHP Drew Anderson (4-5, 4.09 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 81.1 IP, 91 SO, 30 BB). Primarily a reliever earlier in the season before moving into the rotation after trades (including Skubal’s departure). Has stretched to about 5 innings in recent starts with mixed results (e.g., 5 IP, 3 ER outings). Solid but not overpowering; higher HR rate recently.
This is Skubal’s first start against his former team at Comerica Park since the trade.
Venue & Weather Forecast Comerica Park
Forecast points to mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions with highs around 80–81°F (≈27°C), low precipitation chance (near 0–2%), light winds (roughly 5–11 mph from NNE/variable), and comfortable humidity. Minimal weather impact expected.
Injury Reports
Dodgers:
Roki Sasaki (finger blister, 15-day IL; recent placement).
Andy Pages (hand fracture, 10-day IL; multi-week absence).
Edwin Díaz (neck, 15-day IL).
Justin Wrobleski (forearm, 15-day IL; rehab expected).
Blake Treinen, Bobby Miller, Ben Casparius, Gavin Stone, Kris Bubic, Brusdar Graterol, Jake Cousins, Will Smith (longer-term/60-day IL issues, various elbows/shoulders/neck).
Shohei Ohtani managing left knee inflammation (bullpen sessions ongoing; possible limited pitching role soon). Core lineup remains strong with Freeman, Betts, Ohtani (primarily DH/hitting), etc.
Tigers:
Riley Greene (hamstring, 10-day IL).
Kerry Carpenter (foot/heel, 10-day IL).
Matt Vierling (thigh/adductor, 10-day IL).
Jack Flaherty (flexor, 15-day IL).
Longer-term: Justin Verlander, Reese Olson, Parker Meadows, Wenceel Pérez, Brant Hurter, Burch Smith, Will Vest, Bailey Horn, Trey Sweeney (60-day IL, various). Depth is tested in the outfield and rotation.
Key Player vs. Player / Matchup Notes
Skubal (elite LHP with high K/9 and elite command) faces a Tigers lineup missing key pieces (Greene, Carpenter) and generally lower-output offensively (.240 AVG range). He has extensive history dominating at Comerica. Anderson (RHP) must navigate a potent Dodgers order featuring Ohtani (power leader),
Freddie Freeman (.300-ish AVG), and other high-OBP/power bats; the Dodgers rank near the top in runs, AVG, OBP, and SLG. Team pitching ERAs are comparable overall (Dodgers ≈3.67–3.69; Tigers ≈3.60), but the starter disparity and Dodgers’ superior offense favor Los Angeles. Defense is solid for both.
Recent Team Forms
Dodgers: Strong overall (NL West leaders) but dropped the recent series at Atlanta (including a 0-1 loss on Aug. 27). Prior to that, won series vs. Pittsburgh and showed consistent production (≈4.9 RPG). Away record solid (≈40-28).
Tigers: Struggling (recent losses, including to Tampa Bay; roughly 2-8 or poor mark in stretches of last 10). Offense has been inconsistent (.240 AVG, ≈4.45 RPG). Home record even (33-33). Both teams have middling-to-strong pitching staffs, but Dodgers’ overall talent edge is clear.
Series History
No 2026 meetings prior to this series (interleague). Dodgers lead the all-time regular-season series (approximately 20-14 overall). Recent non-2026 results favor Los Angeles (e.g., sweeps or series wins in prior years). This marks Skubal’s emotional return to Detroit.
Betting Trends
Dodgers strong as favorites and on the road against weaker clubs; Tigers have struggled as underdogs and at home lately. Skubal’s presence drives the heavy line. Totals lean lower due to quality pitching (especially Skubal) and Comerica tendencies.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 211
Detroit Tigers 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 27, 2026
