Tigers Look to Salvage Series Finale vs. Guardians
The Detroit Tigers (85-67) will try to stop the skid this afternoon as they wrap up their series against the Cleveland Guardians (80-71) at Comerica Park. After dropping the first two games, Detroit will need its ace to help get things back on track. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. EST.
How to Watch
Date: 09/18/2025
Time: 1:10 pm EST
Stadium: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Radio: 97.1 The Ticket, LaZ WDTW 1310AM/107.9FM
Watch: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit
Pitching Matchup: Skubal vs. Bibbee
Tarik Skubal gets the ball for Detroit after being cleared to start following side tightness that cut his last outing short. The reigning AL Cy Young winner has been everything the Tigers could hope for this year, posting a 2.26 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. At Comerica Park, he’s been even better, with a 2.17 ERA across his home starts.
Cleveland will counter with Tanner Bibbee, who comes in at 4.44 ERA but is riding the momentum of a complete-game shutout with 10 strikeouts against the White Sox his last time out.
Odds:
-Spread: Detroit Tigers -1.5 (+110)/ Cleveland Guardians +1.5 (-135)
–Money Line: Detroit Tigers -200/ Cleveland Guardians +165
-Over/Under: 7
Odds from BetMGM
Detroit’s Bats Need to Wake Up
The Tigers’ offense has gone cold, managing just 16 total runs over their last six games. That won’t cut it down the stretch. Detroit will need production from Riley Greene (.263 AVG, 34 HR, 108 RBI), Kerry Carpenter (.259 AVG, 26 HR, 62 RBI), and Spencer Torkelson (.240 AVG, 29 HR, 74 RBI) to back Skubal and avoid a sweep at home.
What’s at Stake
Detroit still holds a lead in the AL Central, but Cleveland has trimmed the gap to five games in the loss column. A win today would steady the Tigers and stop the Guardians from creeping back into the race. Dropping three straight to a division rival could make the final weeks of the season far more stressful than they need to be.
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