The Detroit Tigers are gearing up for a weekend series against the Seattle Mariners after enjoying a day off on Thursday. This series marks the final matchup for the Tigers before the 2025 All-Star break, following a successful effort where they took two out of three games against the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park.
Seattle enters the series as the second team in the American League West, trailing the Houston Astros by seven games while maintaining a 2.5-game edge over the Texas Rangers. The Mariners have shown consistency, splitting their last ten games and arriving with a run differential of plus-11.
In a strong position, the Tigers currently boast the best record in Major League Baseball, holding a three-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. They find themselves with a commanding 13-game advantage in the Central Division over the Kansas City Royals. Their impressive run differential stands at plus-108, only surpassed by the Chicago Cubs.
The action kicks off Friday evening, featuring a notable pitching duel between Detroit’s ace, Tarik Skubal, who showcases a record of 10-2 with a stellar 2.02 ERA, and Seattle’s Luis Castillo, who comes in with a 5-5 record and a 3.31 ERA. Fans can catch the game at 7:10 p.m. ET, with the broadcast available on Apple TV+, MLB.TV, and the Tigers Radio Network.
This matchup promises to be an exciting contest, as both teams vie for critical victories ahead of the All-Star break. The Tigers continue to demonstrate their strengths on the field, and this series could provide further momentum as they look to maintain their lead in the league.