Mize Gets the Ball for Detroit
The Detroit Tigers return to Comerica Park tonight with a chance to strengthen their grip on the AL Central. Sitting at 76-53, Detroit holds the edge in the division but faces a Kansas City Royals team (66-62) that’s still hanging around in the playoff chase.
Casey Mize will take the mound for Detroit, bringing a 12-4 record and a 3.63 ERA. He’s been one of the more reliable arms in A.J. Hinch’s rotation, limiting walks (6.2%) and holding hitters in check with an improved strikeout rate (22%). Mize’s ability to set the tone early could be key against a Royals lineup that blends speed with timely power.
How to Watch
Radio: 97.1 The Ticket, LaZ WDTW 1310AM/107.9FM
Date: 08/22/2025
Time: 7:10 pm EST
Stadium: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Watch: Apple TV+
Royals Counter with Bergert
For Kansas City, Ryan Bergert will make the start. The rookie right-hander has impressed in limited action, carrying a 2.75 ERA and a 23.7% strikeout rate across 52.1 innings. His FIP of 4.03 suggests some regression could be coming, but his swing-and-miss stuff will test Detroit’s hitters.
Both starters come into the game with something to prove: Mize looking to stay steady in a playoff push, Bergert trying to establish himself as part of the Royals’ long-term plans.
Recent Form: Both Teams on a Roll
The Tigers have momentum on their side after sweeping the Houston Astros, extending their win streak to three. Both Detroit and Kansas City come in red-hot at 8–2 over their last 10, a perfect setup for a high-stakes series.
The Royals trail the wild card by just a few games, while Detroit is trying to avoid any slip that could open the door for Toronto or New York.
Odds:
-Spread: Detroit Tigers -1.5 (+140)/Kansas City Royals +1.5 (-170)
–Money Line: Detroit Tigers -150/Kansas City Royals +125
-Over/Under: 8.5
Odds from BetMGM
Why This Series Matters
Detroit has been one of the better home teams in baseball, posting a strong record at Comerica Park. Every win now is about positioning, whether it’s keeping pace with Milwaukee for the best record in the league or creating distance in the division.
With Mize on the mound and the offense swinging hot bats, Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter have both been delivering big hits, the Tigers are in a good spot to start the series strong.
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