Athletics at Detroit Tigers MLB Game Preview - June 26, 2025

Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Athletics vs. Tigers MLB Game Preview

The Athletics (33-49, fifth in the AL West) face off against the Detroit Tigers (50-31, first in the AL Central) in an MLB game scheduled for 12:10 PM CT on June 26, 2025, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Pitching Probables

Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (6-5, 4.24 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 72 strikeouts)

Tigers: Dietrich Enns (0-0)

Betting Odds

Tigers -163, Athletics +137; Over/Under is 8 1/2 runs

Game Context

Both the Detroit Tigers and the Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory in this Thursday matchup.

Detroit has a strong 27-13 record in home games and stands at 50-31 overall. The Tigers have been particularly effective when their offense is clicking, holding a 37-9 record in games where they record at least eight hits.

The Athletics hold a 33-49 record overall and are 18-22 when playing on the road. The Athletics' team on-base percentage ranks eighth in the American League at .318.

This game marks the third time these two teams will play each other this season.

Top Performers

Detroit Tigers

Riley Greene leads the Tigers' offense with 17 home runs and boasts a .536 slugging percentage. Javier Baez has been hitting well recently, going 11 for 31 with three home runs and five RBI over the past 10 games.

Athletics

Jacob Wilson is a key hitter for the Athletics, leading the team with a .347 batting average and contributing 15 doubles and nine home runs. Nick Kurtz has had a productive stretch in his last 10 games, recording 13 hits in 38 at-bats, including six home runs and 12 RBI.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

Tigers: 4-6 record, .248 batting average, 5.26 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs

Athletics: 5-5 record, .238 batting average, 4.60 ERA, outscored by opponents by 17 runs

Injuries

Detroit Tigers Injuries

Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (flexor), Jason Foley: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip), Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat)

Athletics Injuries

Gunnar Hoglund: 60-Day IL (hip), Grant Holman: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Seth Brown: 10-Day IL (elbow), Shea Langeliers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

This article provides a preview of the MLB game between the Athletics and the Detroit Tigers scheduled for June 26, 2025. It details the pitching matchup featuring Jeffrey Springs for the Athletics and Dietrich Enns for the Tigers. The Tigers, leading the AL Central, are favored against the fifth-place Athletics. Key offensive performers highlighted include Riley Greene and Javier Baez for Detroit, and Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz for Oakland. Recent team performance over the last 10 games and comprehensive injury lists for both teams are also included, setting the stage for this crucial series-deciding game at Comerica Park.

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