What happened: The Philadelphia Phillies are in Detroit to face the Tigers, with the series tied 1-1 through two games. Philadelphia sits at 52-43 this season while Detroit is 44-50 but has won six straight.
Why it matters: The Phillies enter the series after a rocky trade deadline stretch, having targeted outfield and bullpen upgrades ahead of the deadline. Detroit's win streak comes as the Tigers try to close ground in a crowded AL race.
By the numbers: Detroit is scoring 4.3 runs a game and allowing 4.0 during its six-game winning streak, with an 11-0 win over Minnesota on June 11 as its Philadelphia is scoring 4.4 and allowing 4.5 over a 52-43 start, on a one-game losing skid.
What to watch: The series standing sits at 1-1 heading into the next matchup between the two clubs.