Athletics at Detroit Tigers Game Preview - June 25, 2025

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

Game Details

The Athletics (32-49, fifth in the AL West) visit the Detroit Tigers (50-30, first in the AL Central) for their game on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Detroit. The game is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. EDT.

Pitching Matchup

For the Athletics, Jacob Lopez is projected to start. He holds a 1-4 record with a 4.25 ERA, a 1.44 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts.

Starting for the Tigers is Jack Flaherty, who has a 5-8 record, a 4.83 ERA, a 1.21 WHIP, and 93 strikeouts.

Betting Odds

The Tigers are favored on the moneyline at -167, while the Athletics are the underdog at +140. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs.

Game Preview

This matchup is the second time these teams will face each other this season. The Tigers enter the game after Riley Greene's notable four-hit performance on Tuesday.

Detroit boasts a strong 27-12 record in home games and a solid 50-30 overall mark. The Tigers have been particularly effective when hitting multiple home runs, holding a 20-6 record in such games.

The Athletics stand at 32-49 overall and have a 17-22 record on the road. They have hit 100 total home runs this season, ranking fourth in the American League.

Top Performers

Riley Greene is a key offensive player for the Tigers, leading the team with 17 home runs and slugging .538. Javier Baez has also been hitting well recently, going 13 for 32 with two doubles, a triple, three home runs, and five RBI over the past 10 games.

For the Athletics, Jacob Wilson has been a top contributor with 15 doubles, nine home runs, and a .353 batting average. Nick Kurtz has also shown power over the last 10 games, recording 10 hits in 39 at-bats with two doubles and five home runs.

Last 10 Games

In their last 10 games, the Tigers have a 5-5 record, a .277 batting average, and a 5.46 ERA, narrowly outscoring opponents by one run.

The Athletics also hold a 5-5 record over their last 10 games, with a .234 batting average and a 4.60 ERA, but were outscored by 16 runs during this stretch.

Injuries

Tigers injured players include Jackson Jobe (flexor), Jason Foley (shoulder), Alex Cobb (hip), Matt Vierling (shoulder), Reese Olson (finger), Ty Madden (shoulder), Jose Urquidy (elbow), and Alex Lange (lat). All are on the injured list, with most on the 60-Day IL.

Athletics injured players include Gunnar Hoglund (hip), Grant Holman (shoulder), Seth Brown (elbow), Shea Langeliers (oblique), Miguel Andujar (oblique), Zack Gelof (hand), Jose Leclerc (shoulder), Brady Basso (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk (elbow), and Luis Medina (elbow). Several key players are on the 10-Day or 60-Day IL.

In summary

The Detroit Tigers (50-30, first in AL Central) host the Athletics (32-49, fifth in AL West) on June 25, 2025, at 6:40 PM EDT. The pitching matchup features Jacob Lopez (1-4, 4.25 ERA) for the Athletics against Jack Flaherty (5-8, 4.83 ERA) for the Tigers. Detroit is the betting favorite. The Tigers have a strong home record and perform well when hitting multiple home runs, while the Athletics rank fourth in the AL in home runs. Both teams hold a 5-5 record over their last 10 games. Several players are currently on the injured list for both the Tigers and the Athletics.

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