Tigers vs. Athletics: Late Night Showdown in Sacramento!

The Detroit Tigers are taking an unusual road trip! Instead of heading to Oakland or Anaheim, they're facing the Athletics in West Sacramento for a three-game series. This marks a unique moment in team history as they play in this location for the first time.

When and Where to Watch

The series runs from Monday, August 25th to Wednesday, August 27th, with all games starting late at 10:05 p.m. ET. Get ready for some late-night baseball!

Tigers' Recent Success

Detroit is coming off a fantastic week, going 5-1 with a sweep of the Houston Astros and a series win against the Kansas City Royals. They nearly went undefeated but dropped the series finale against the Royals.

Standings and Outlook

The Tigers boast an impressive 78-54 record, leading the American League and holding a significant 10½ game lead over the Royals in their division. FanGraphs gives them a 99.8% chance of winning the division. The Athletics, on the other hand, are struggling at 60-72, sitting last in the AL West.

Key Matchup: Tigers vs. Athletics - August 27th

On Wednesday, August 27th, the Athletics, with Nick Kurtz, faced Wenceel Perez and the Detroit Tigers at Sutter Health Park. The Athletics were underdogs with a +109 moneyline, while the Tigers were favored at -130. The Tigers were favored by 1.5 runs at +120 odds, with an over/under of 10.5 runs.

Predictions and Betting Insights

Experts predicted a close game, with the Tigers winning 4-3 and the total runs staying under 10.5. The Tigers had a 51% win probability compared to the Athletics' 49%. The Tigers have been favored in 94 games this season, winning 60 of them. When favored by -130 or more, they've won 50 of 75 games. The Athletics have won 45 of 101 games as underdogs.

Potential Call-Up: Kevin McGonigle?

There's also buzz about whether the Tigers should call up MLB's No. 2 prospect, Kevin McGonigle. The debate continues about when the right time would be for this potential roster move.