The Tigers will look to secure a series win over the Athletics on Saturday night when the teams meet in Sacramento for game two.
The Detroit Tigers will continue their nine-game road trip on Saturday night when the team takes on the Athletics in the second game of their weekend series at Sutter Health Park. The Tigers are currently in fourth place in the American League Central standings with a record of 52-58 and are trailing the division-leading White Sox by 6.5 games. The Athletics are currently in fourth place in the American League West standings, with a record of 45-65 and trail the leading Astros by 10.5 games. While much of the season remains, both teams will try to move up in the standings and earn a coveted playoff spot.
How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Athletics Today:
Game Date: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
Game Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
TV: MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers, NBC Sports California
Location: Sutter Health Park
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The Tigers and Athletics kicked off their series on Friday night and Detroit ran away with a massive 13-1 victory on the road. Ty Madden picked up his first win of the season for Detroit, throwing for three innings and striking out two batters while only giving up two hits and two walks. Jeffrey Springs dropped to 3-11 for the Athletics following four innings in which he gave up two earned runs.
The Tigers were led offensively by the bottom of their batting order as Spencer Torkelson, Max Clark and Javier Báez each recorded three hits apiece to combine for four RBI. Kevin McGonigle, Dillon Dingler and Ben Malgeri each hit homers in the game, Dingler’s a grand slam to blow out the Athletics and create momentum going into Saturday’s game.
Detroit will out the ball in Framber Valdez’ hand on Saturday night while the Athletics will use Jack Perkins. Valdez comes into Saturday’s game with a record of 5-7 so far and an ERA of 4.53. Perkins is currently 2-6 with an ERA of 6.45.
What Time Is Tigers vs Athletics Game On?
The Detroit Tigers vs Athletics game takes place on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 at 9:40 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB baseball action.
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