The Detroit Tigers and Athletics will close out their weekend series on Sunday afternoon, as Detroit looks to complete the sweep.
The Detroit Tigers will continue their nine-game road trip on Sunday afternoon when the team takes on the Athletics in the final 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 53-58 and are trailing the division-leading White Sox by 5.5 games. The Athletics are currently in fourth place in the American League West standings with a record of 45-66 and trail the division-leading Astros by 11.5 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 Game Today:
Game Date: Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026
Game Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
TV: MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers, NBC Sports California
Location: Sutter Health Park
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The teams opened up their series on Friday night and the Tigers made quick work of the Athletics, winning 13-1. On Saturday, the game was much closer, but Detroit walked away with their second win in a row, playing to an 8-6 victory to secure the series win. Framber Valdez improved to 6-7 on the season after throwing seven innings and striking out six batters. Kenley Jansen picked up the save, his 13th of the season.
Kevin McGonigle, Gleyber Torres and Max Clark each brought in two runs in Saturday night’s win with each homering at various points throughout the game. McGonigle smashed his 11th home run of the season to left field in the top of the first. Torres connected in the top of the fifth to hit his sixth homer of the season to right center, and Clark hit his first of the season in the top of the sixth.
Keider Montero will take the mound for Detroit in Sunday’s finale, while Gage Jump will get the start for the Athletics. Montero is currently 7-6 on the season with an ERA of 3.34 and Jump is 4-6 with an ERA of 4.00.
What Time Is Detroit Tigers vs Athletics Game On?
The Detroit Tigers vs Athletics game takes place on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026 at 4:05 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB baseball action.
What Channel Is The Detroit Tigers vs Athletics Game On?
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