The Philadelphia Phillies (62-47) look to build on their recent momentum as they host the Detroit Tigers (64-47) in the series finale at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, with both teams leading their respective divisions by narrow margins.
While Detroit boasts a more potent offense ranking 5th in runs scored, Philadelphia counters with Cristopher Sanchez (9-3, 2.55 ERA) against Charlie Morton (7-8, 5.42 ERA) in a pitching matchup that heavily favors the home team.
The Phillies have dominated this matchup historically, winning nine of their last ten against the Tigers, suggesting they might have the edge despite Detroit's slightly better season record.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Detroit Tigers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Philadelphia Phillies vs Detroit Tigers matchup, our predictive model gives the Phillies a 52.33% chance of defeating the Tigers.
Philadelphia Phillies: 52.33% win probability
- Offensive firepower (514 runs scored, 5th highest in baseball)
- Strong home field advantage (33-21 home record this season)
- Recent momentum (Won 3 of last 5 games with LWLWL form)
Detroit Tigers: 47.67% win probability
- Road game vulnerability (27-29 away record this season)
- Recent inconsistency (Despite WLWWW form, showed vulnerability in critical matchups)
- Defensive regression (461 runs allowed, higher than Philadelphia's 448)
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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Detroit Tigers preview
The Phillies will look to continue their dominance over Detroit when they host the Tigers in the finale of their three-game series at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday afternoon.
Philadelphia has historically owned this matchup, winning nine of the last ten meetings overall and five straight at home against Detroit.
The pitching matchup heavily favors the home team with Philadelphia's Cristopher Sanchez (9-3, 2.55 ERA) squaring off against Detroit's newly acquired Charlie Morton, who has struggled recently with a 5.42 ERA this season.
While the Tigers bring the AL's fifth-best offense to the ballpark, led by slugger Riley Greene (26 HR, 84 RBI), the Phillies counter with their own power in Kyle Schwarber (37 HR) and a lineup that ranks among MLB's top ten in several offensive categories.
After Philadelphia stunned Detroit with a comeback win in the series opener, taking down the AL Central leaders who had been riding a four-game winning streak, Sunday's rubber match has all the makings of a high-scoring affair with both teams ranking in the top ten in runs scored.
Citizens Bank Park should be rocking as the NL East-leading Phillies aim to take another series from a first-place opponent.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Detroit Tigers form
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Detroit Tigers head to head
Philadelphia Phillies
60%
Detroit Tigers
40%
Aug 2, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies
5 : 7
Detroit Tigers
Aug 1, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies
5 : 4
Detroit Tigers
Mar 23, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies
4 : 2
Detroit Tigers
Mar 15, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies
2 : 2
Detroit Tigers
Mar 5, 2025
Detroit Tigers
17 : 7
Philadelphia Phillies
Mar 1, 2025
Detroit Tigers
1 : 0
Philadelphia Phillies
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