Tigers Game Preview: Battling the Phillies for Series Bragging Rights
The Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers are gearing up for their final showdown this Wednesday at Comerica Park. With both teams having a bit of a rollercoaster week, this game promises to be more thrilling than finding out your favorite team made the playoffs.
Weekend Recap and Current Series
The Phillies had a bit of a mixed bag over the weekend, with ups and downs against the Arizona Diamondbacks. They’ve split the first two games of this series against the Tigers, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
On the flip side, the Tigers have been flexing their resilience muscles. They notched a series victory over the Chicago White Sox and bounced back in their most recent game like they’ve been chugging down energy drinks.
Game Day Essentials
- TV: Bally Sports, NBCSN
- Stream: ESPN+ (subscription required)
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Place: Comerica Park (Detroit, Michigan)
- Radio: 97.1 The Ticket
Phillies vs. Tigers Odds
- Detroit Tigers: +149
- Philadelphia Phillies: -179
- Over/Under: 9
- Spread: Phillies -1.5
Click here for the latest odds from PickDawgz.
Predictions
On the mound for the Phillies is Spencer Turnbull, sporting a spiffy 3-0 record and a 2.63 ERA this season. He had a bit of a rough patch earlier in the month but seems to have found his groove again.
The Tigers will counter with Tyler Holton, who has a 4.05 ERA this season. Given Turnbull's recent form and the Tigers’ tendency to surprise us all, the Phillies seem to have the upper hand. Prediction: Phillies 6, Tigers 3.
Players to Watch
The Tigers have been riding high on the solid performances of Kerry Carpenter and Andy Ibáñez. Carpenter has been an RBI machine, while Ibanez has been hitting like he’s got a personal vendetta against NL East pitchers.
On the Phillies’ side, Bryce Harper’s been knocking balls out of the park with alarming frequency, and Alec Bohm has been as reliable as your morning coffee. The Tigers might throw in a surprise starter just to keep things spicy, so keep an eye on the lineup announcements.
For more team updates and juicy tidbits, check out Detroit Tigers notes.
