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Detroit has been rolling through this Athletics lineup with ease, and there is no sign the Tigers are ready to let up. Coming off back-to-back wins over Oakland — a 13-1 blowout followed by an 8-6 victory — Detroit carries a two-game winning streak into this one and has gone 6-4 over its last ten. The Tigers sit 5.5 games back in the division, and every win on a road trip of this length carries weight.

For Oakland, the math is harder. The Athletics have dropped four straight and gone 2-8 over their last ten, a stretch that has pushed them 11.5 games back. But this roster has players worth watching. Tyler Soderstrom has 17 home runs and 50 RBI, and Zack Gelof is hitting .273 with 11 home runs and 41 runs scored. Those are real offensive weapons, even if the wins haven’t followed.

On the Detroit side, Riley Greene continues to anchor the lineup with a .274 average, 15 home runs, 53 RBI, and 109 hits. Dillon Dingler has been a force behind the plate with 23 home runs and 72 RBI. The Tigers have the talent and the momentum — Oakland needs someone to step up and change the tone of this series.

Detroit Tigers at Athletics Game Information

Game Date: August 02, 2026
Game Time: 04:05 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC Sports California, Detroit Tigers, and MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers
Location: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Detroit at 53-58 is still very much in the hunt, sitting 5.5 games back with enough season remaining to make a push meaningful. A sweep of Oakland would extend the winning streak to three and keep the Tigers in the conversation. For the Athletics at 45-66, the standings picture is less pressing than the question of competitive pride — they are 21-35 at home and have been outscored badly in this matchup. A win here would snap a four-game skid and give this group something to build on heading into the back half of August.

Athletics Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 45-66
Home Record: 21-35
Away Record: 24-31
Division Record: 5-15
Streak: 4 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .405

Detroit Tigers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 53-58
Home Record: 30-27
Away Record: 23-31
Division Record: 11-18
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .477

Stat Leaders

Athletics (45-66, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, 0.417
RBI Leader: Nick Kurtz, 69 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shea Langeliers, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Nick Kurtz, 62 Runs
Hits Leader: Shea Langeliers, 99 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Henry Bolte, 12 SB
ERA Leader: Hayden Juenger, 1.35 ERA
Strikeout Leader: J.T. Ginn, 100 K
Wins Leader: J.T. Ginn, 8 W
Saves Leader: Hogan Harris, 9 SV

Detroit Tigers (53-58, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Max Clark, 0.556
RBI Leader: Dillon Dingler, 72 RBI
Home Run Leader: Dillon Dingler, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 70 Runs
Hits Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 118 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 11 SB
ERA Leader: Jacob Waguespack, 1.74 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Tarik Skubal, 116 K
Wins Leader: Tarik Skubal, 7 W
Saves Leader: Kenley Jansen, 13 SV

What to Watch For

Riley Greene is the engine of the Detroit offense, and his numbers — .274 average, 15 home runs, 53 RBI, 109 hits — reflect a player operating at a high level through a long season. Alongside him, Spencer Torkelson has reached 20 home runs despite a .218 average, giving the Tigers a legitimate power threat in the middle of the order. Keider Montero has been a reliable arm with a 3.34 ERA and 7 wins, while Casey Mize carries a 2.70 ERA and 85 strikeouts as one of the more quietly effective starters in the rotation.

For Oakland, the focus shifts to who can provide a spark. Zack Gelof is on the injured list with a knee issue, and Shea Langeliers — who has 23 home runs and 99 hits — is also sidelined with a knee injury. That puts more pressure on Jacob Wilson (.274, 7 HR, 34 RBI) and Jeff McNeil (.248, 4 HR, 34 RBI) to carry the offensive load. Hayden Juenger’s 1.35 ERA out of the bullpen gives the Athletics a genuine weapon in relief, and if Oakland can keep this game close into the late innings, Juenger becomes a factor worth watching.

Athletics Injury Report

Mark Leiter Jr. – Hip (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Mark Leiter from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right hip impingement.
Justin Sterner – Knee (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP Justin Sterner on the 15-day injured list due to right knee chondromalacia.
Gunnar Hoglund – Knee (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Gunnar Hoglund from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a sprained right knee. Hoglund will be sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season after undergoing surgery on his left hip.
Denzel Clarke – Foot (D60) – The Athletics transferred OF Denzel Clarke to the 60-day injured list with a mid-foot bone bruise in his right foot.
Shea Langeliers – Knee (D10) – The Athletics placed C Shea Langeliers on the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his right knee.
J.T. Ginn – Finger (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with right middle finger blister.
Zack Gelof – Knee (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Zack Gelof on the 10-day injured list with a right knee laceration.
Brent Rooker – Knee (D60) – The Athletics placed DH Brent Rooker on the 60-day injured list.
Brooks Kriske – Shoulder (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Brooks Kriske to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer – Testicle (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the 10-day injured list due to ruptured testicle surgery.
Luis Severino – Shoulder (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Luis Severino to the 60-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.

Detroit Tigers Injury Report

Justin Verlander – Hip (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred RHP Justin Verlander to the 60-day injured list with left hip inflammation.
Brant Hurter – Back (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred LHP Brant Hurter to the 60-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation.
Burch Smith – Shoulder (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred RHP Burch Smith from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Will Vest – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred RHP Will Vest to the 60-day injured list.
Kerry Carpenter – Heel (D10) – The Detroit Tigers placed OF Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list.
Jackson Jobe – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Jackson Jobe on the 60-day injured list due to recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Bailey Horn – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred LHP Bailey Horn from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he continues his recovery from a left elbow arthroscopy.
Parker Meadows – Head/Arm (D60) – The Detroit Tigers trasferred OF Parker Meadows to the 60-day injured list with a left radius fracture.
Reese Olson – Shoulder (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Reese Olson on the 60-day injured list after he underwent a right shoulder labral repair.
Matt Vierling – Adductor (D10) – The Detroit Tigers placed OF Matt Vierling to the 10-day injure list due to left adductor strain.
Jack Flaherty – Flexor (D15) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list due to right flexor inflammation.
Trey Sweeney – Shoulder (D60) – The Tigers announced that Sweeney underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.
Wenceel Pérez – Face (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed OF Wenceel Pérez on the 60-day injured list with a left orbital fracture.

Athletics Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 02, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 04, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 05, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 06, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 07, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
August 08, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
August 09, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
August 10, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
August 11, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays
August 12, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Rays

Detroit Tigers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 02, 2026 at Athletics
August 04, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 05, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 06, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 07, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
August 08, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
August 09, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
August 11, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
August 12, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
August 13, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians

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