MLB Game Preview: San Francisco Giants (31-22) vs. Detroit Tigers (34-20)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: San Francisco Giants (31-22) vs. Detroit Tigers (34-20)
  • Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
  • Time: 1:10 PM ET
  • Location: Comerica Park, Detroit
  • Series: First game of a three-game interleague series

Team Overview

  • San Francisco Giants: Second in the NL West, 14-13 on the road.
  • Detroit Tigers: First in the AL Central, 18-8 at home.

Pitching Matchup

  • Giants: RHP Hayden Birdsong (2-0, 1.91 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 29 strikeouts).
    • Birdsong has been effective but struggles against left-handed hitters, allowing a .275/.350/.549 slash line.
  • Tigers: RHP Keider Montero (1-1, 5.28 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 21 strikeouts).
  • Montero has had control issues but has shown flashes of potential.

Recent Form

  • Giants: Won their last game against the Nationals 3-2, going 6-4 in their last 10 games.
  • Tigers: Coming off a 5-0 win over the Guardians, but went 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Key Players to Watch

  • Giants: Wilmer Flores (10 HR, 43 RBIs, .254 AVG).
  • Tigers: Spencer Torkelson (13 HR, .524 SLG).
  • Hot Bat: Kerry Carpenter (strong against right-handed pitching, expected to lead off).

Game Odds

San Francisco Giants      8.5

Detroit Tigers                    – 112

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 25, 2025