The Athletics will host the Detroit Tigers for the first time in this three-game MLB series.
The Detroit Tigers will travel to Sacramento, California, on Friday to open a three-game series this weekend against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. The Tigers head into this weekend with a 51-58 record, sitting as the No. 4 team in the AL Central. They are six games back from the divisional-leading Chicago White Sox and five games ahead of the Kansas City Royals. They faced the Baltimore Orioles earlier this week, losing the three-game series two games to one. They won only the middle game, 14-0, despite putting up 28 runs over the three games. On the other side, the Athletics lost three of four games against the Boston Red Sox earlier this week, falling to 45-64 on the season. The Athletics are the No. 4 team in the AL West, 10 games back from the Texas Rangers, who lead the division, and 7.5 games back from the Seattle Mariners.
How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Athletics Today:
Game Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
Game Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
TV Channel: MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers, NBC Sports California
Location: Sutter Health Park
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Detroit has listed its probable starting pitcher on the mound as veteran starter Casey Mize. The right-hander is 4-6 in his 2026 campaign, with a 2.70 ERA, 85 strikeouts over 86.2 innings, and a 0.99 WHIP. Mize faced off with the batting lineup of the Kansas City Royals in his last outing, giving up just one earned run. He allowed three hits and zero walks over six total innings with three strikeouts. Through four starts in July, Mize has posted seven earned runs over 21.2 innings with 17 strikeouts.
On the other side, Jeffrey Springs will be the probable starter on the mound for the hometown Athletics squad in this game. The left-hander is 3-10 overall this season with a 6.23 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP. He also has a total of 86 strikeouts to 112 conceded hits over 104 innings. Springs took on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in his last outing, pitching 1.1 innings in the game. Over that span, he allowed a massive four earned runs on four hits and one walk with zero strikeouts.
What Time Is The Tigers vs Athletics Game On?
The Detroit Tigers vs Athletics game will take place on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:40 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch all the MLB action.
What Channel Is The Detroit Tigers vs Athletics Game On?
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