Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers - July 7, 2025 Game Preview

Monday, July 7th, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers Game Preview: July 7, 2025

The Detroit Tigers are set to host the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of a three-game series on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Game Details

First Pitch: 6:40 PM EDT

Location: Detroit

Team Overview

The Detroit Tigers come into the series with a strong 57-34 overall record, leading the AL Central. They have been particularly formidable at home, holding a 30-14 record in Detroit. Tigers hitters boast a collective .324 on-base percentage, which ranks fifth in the American League.

The Tampa Bay Rays hold a 49-41 record overall and are currently third in the AL East. Their road record stands at 21-16. The Rays' offense ranks fifth in the AL with a collective .411 slugging percentage.

This contest marks the fourth meeting between these two teams this season.

Pitching Matchup

Rays: Shane Baz (0-0)

Tigers: TBD

Odds

Rays: -130

Tigers: +109

Over/Under: 9 runs

Key Performers

Detroit Tigers

Riley Greene has been a key offensive threat for the Tigers, leading the team with a .286 batting average. He has tallied 21 doubles, 22 home runs, 27 walks, and 71 RBI. Spencer Torkelson has been hot over the past 10 games, going 13 for 38 with four home runs and seven RBI.

Tampa Bay Rays

Junior Caminero provides power for the Rays lineup, hitting .258 with 19 doubles and 21 home runs. Brandon Lowe has performed well over the last 10 games, recording 10 hits in 32 at-bats, including a double and four home runs.

Last 10 Games

Tigers

Record: 7-3

Batting Average: .260

ERA: 3.13

Run Differential: Outscored opponents by 20 runs

Rays

Record: 4-6

Batting Average: .279

ERA: 5.63

Run Differential: Outscored by eight runs

Injury Report

Tigers

Sean Guenther: 60-Day IL (hip)

Gleyber Torres: day-to-day (neck)

Sawyer Gipson-Long: 15-Day IL (neck)

Kerry Carpenter: 10-Day IL (hamstring)

Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (flexor)

Jason Foley: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip)

Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat)

Rays

Brandon Lowe: day-to-day (side soreness)

Ha-Seong Kim: day-to-day (calf)

Manuel Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (forearm)

Jonny Deluca: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Hunter Bigge: 15-Day IL (lat)

Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (tricep)

Richie Palacios: 10-Day IL (knee)

Alex Faedo: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Nathan Lavender: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

This article provides a preview for the MLB game between the Tampa Bay Rays (49-41, third AL East) and the Detroit Tigers (57-34, first AL Central) scheduled for July 7, 2025, at 6:40 PM EDT in Detroit. The Tigers hold a significant lead in the AL Central standings and have a strong home record. The Rays are third in the competitive AL East. Shane Baz is listed as the probable starter for the Rays, while the Tigers' starter is TBD. Key players highlighted include Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson for the Tigers, and Junior Caminero and Brandon Lowe for the Rays. Recent performance shows the Tigers are 7-3 in their last 10 games with a strong ERA, while the Rays are 4-6 with a higher ERA, despite a better batting average in that span. Both teams have several players currently on the injury list.

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