#925 TIGERS with Skubal (-105) over Phillies with Wheeler at 4:05 PM EST
After a close 5-4 road loss to the Phillies, the Tigers are positioned for a strong response, particularly with their ace scheduled to pitch. Detroit maintains a substantial 8-game lead in the AL Central, and manager A.J. Hinch recognizes the importance of extending this advantage.

Left-hander Tarik Skubal will get the nod for Detroit. In 2025, Skubal has made 21 starts, allowing just 31 earned runs and 93 hits over 133.2 innings. He has struck out 171 batters, issued 19 walks, and holds a 10-3 record with an impressive 2.09 ERA. Throughout July, Skubal surrendered only five earned runs and 16 hits in 24.2 innings, resulting in a 0-1 record with a notable 1.82 ERA.

Zack Wheeler will take the mound for the Phillies. This season, Wheeler has also pitched in 21 games, yielding 38 earned runs and 91 hits across 133.2 innings. With 172 strikeouts and 28 walks, his record stands at 9-4 with a 2.56 ERA. In his last three appearances against the Yankees, Red Sox, and Padres, he allowed 10 earned runs and 18 hits in 17.2 innings, posting a 0-1 record and a 5.10 ERA during that span.

Several statistical trends support a favorable outlook for Detroit: the team has won 29 of its last 47 daytime games, 47 of its previous 74 games as favorites, and 18 of its most recent 30 matchups as road favorites. Conversely, Philadelphia has lost 18 of its last 30 contests against left-handed starters.

Given his strong performance in July despite limited wins, Skubal appears well-positioned to secure a victory in early August. Be sure to back Detroit with Skubal on the mound. Thanks and best of luck, Tom.

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