Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (49–42) vs. Detroit Tigers (58–34)
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 6:40 PM ET
Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Broadcast: Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.TV
Streaming: FuboTV, MLB.TV (regional restrictions apply)
Game Overview
The Detroit Tigers, winners of four straight, look to stay hot as they host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of a three-game series. Detroit took the opener 5–1 behind a dominant outing from Keider Montero and three home runs. The Rays, meanwhile, have dropped three of their last four and are looking to even the season series, currently tied 2–2.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | Ryan Pepiot (RHP) | 6–6 | 3.34 | 1.19 | 101 |
| Tigers | Jack Flaherty (RHP) | 5–9 | 4.84 | 1.41 | 92 |
- Pepiot has been a bright spot in the Rays’ rotation, striking out 9 in his last outing and holding a 2.91 ERA over his past five starts.
- Flaherty has struggled with consistency, but he’s coming off a 9-strikeout performance and will look to build on Detroit’s momentum.
Key Players to Watch
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero: 21 HR, 57 RBI – Top 10 in MLB home runs
- Jonathan Aranda: .320 AVG, 17 doubles, 48 RBI – Rays’ most consistent hitter
- Yandy Díaz: .289 AVG, 14 HR, 52 RBI – 4-game RBI streak entering tonight
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: .286 AVG, 22 HR, 71 RBI – Tigers’ offensive leader
- Zach McKinstry: .285 AVG, 8 triples, 6 HR – Versatile and red-hot
- Gleyber Torres: .278 AVG, 9 HR, 48 BB – 20-game on-base streak
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Rays | Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 49–42 (3rd AL East) | 58–34 (1st AL Central) |
| Last 10 Games | 3–7 | 7–3 |
| Team ERA | 4.12 | 3.44 (2nd in MLB) |
| Batting Avg | .260 | .253 |
| Home Runs | 101 | 116 |
| Road Record | 21–17 | 31–14 (Home) |
- The Tigers are 7–2 in their last 9 games as favorites.
- The Rays have hit the over in 6 of their last 10 games.
Game Odds
Tampa Bay Rays 8.5
Detroit Tigers – 123
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025
