Tigers host Royals for 125th anniversary celebration

Detroit sits 4.5 games back in the wild-card chase.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 231 min read

Celebrating 125 years of Tigers baseball 🐅 ⚾️ 6:40 PM ET 📺 @WatchDSN 📻 @971theticketxyt 🏟️ Comerica Park https://t.co Via @tigers on X

What happened: First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET at Comerica Park on Thursday night. The organization is offering special food and beverage items to mark the historic milestone.

Why it matters: Detroit brings a 47-48 record into the contest as it navigates a critical stretch leading up to the trade deadline. The front office is balancing its on-field pursuit with roster decisions, as reports indicate starting pitcher Tarik Skubal is a potential trade candidate.

By the numbers: The Tigers average 4.3 runs per game while allowing 3.9 this season. They face a Kansas City squad that holds a 41-56 record and a three-game winning streak. Detroit holds a 3-2 advantage in five head-to-head meetings this year.

What to watch: The teams take the field following the pregame anniversary festivities.

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