Detroit Tigers Host Giants After Tough Series Against Guardians

DETROIT, Mich. — The Detroit Tigers will open a three-game home series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 1:10 p.m. ET at Comerica Park. This matchup comes after a challenging weekend where the Tigers faced the Cleveland Guardians, losing three out of four games. The team managed to avoid a sweep with a strong performance from Tarik Skubal, winning the final game 5-0.

Despite the series loss, the Tigers have one of the best records in Major League Baseball, currently sitting at 34-20, second only to the Philadelphia Phillies. They lead the American League Central, four games ahead of the Guardians and Minnesota Twins.

The Giants enter this series after securing two wins against the Washington Nationals and have a record of 31-22, which positions them second in the National League West. Key contributors for Detroit include Spencer Torkelson, who leads the team in RBIs with 40 and home runs with 13. Chase Lee has also been impressive on the mound, boasting a 1.46 ERA.

“Our goal is to build on our momentum and solidify our lead in the division,” said Torkelson. “We know the Giants are a strong team, but we’re ready for the challenge.”

In terms of injuries, both teams are missing key players. For the Tigers, Sawyer Gipson-Long and Parker Meadows are on the 60-day injured list. The Giants face similar challenges with Justin Verlander and Tom Murphy both sidelined.

The Tigers and Giants face off again on Tuesday and Wednesday to conclude this series, and fans can catch the game on the FanDuel Sports Network and MLB Network.