Tigers Look to Stop Slide Against Mets in Crucial Series Finale
The Detroit Tigers find themselves in a pivotal spot as they wrap up their three-game set against the New York Mets this afternoon at Comerica Park. After dropping the first two games by a combined score of 22–13, Detroit badly needs a win to halt their skid and keep pace in the AL playoff race. The Tigers enter at 80–60, while the Mets (75–64) are pushing hard for a Wild Card spot in the NL.
How to Watch
Date: 09/03/2025
Time: 01:10 pm EST
Stadium: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Radio: 97.1 The Ticket, LaZ WDTW 1310AM/107.9FM
Watch: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, MLBN (out-of-market only)
Pitching Matchup: Casey Mize vs. Clay Holmes
Casey Mize takes the ball for Detroit looking to steady himself after a rough stretch. His ERA has climbed to 3.95 after giving up five earned runs in his last outing, and he hasn’t looked as sharp as he did earlier in the summer. The Tigers will need Mize to reset and keep the Mets’ bats in check.
On the other side, Clay Holmes has been steady for New York. The right-hander carries a 3.60 ERA and has allowed two runs or fewer in three straight starts. His sinker-heavy approach could play well against the Tigers lineup.
Mets’ Hot Bats, Tigers’ Cold Stretch
The Mets’ offense has been relentless in this series, averaging 10 runs through the first two games. Juan Soto and Pete Alonso have carried the load, combining for multiple extra-base hits and RBIs that have set the tone.
For the Tigers, Riley Greene remains the centerpiece of the offense. His power production (32 home runs, 101 RBI, and .279 home AVG) has been a bright spot, but the lineup as a whole has been inconsistent. Detroit has lost seven of its last nine, and their bullpen has struggled to hold leads in recent weeks.
Odds:
-Spread: Detroit Tigers +1.5 (-175)/ New York Mets -1.5 (+145)
–Money Line: Detroit Tigers +100/ New York Mets -120
-Over/Under: 8.5
Odds from BetMGM
What’s at Stake for Detroit
This isn’t just another September game. The Tigers are trying to hold ground in the AL Central while staving off a Wild Card logjam. Conditions in Detroit could play a role. A win in today’s finale won’t erase the damage from the first two games, but it would stop the bleeding and give A.J. Hinch’s club some confidence heading into the final stretch.
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