Detroit Tigers vs Athletics Picks and Predictions for Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
Tigers vs Athletics Game Information
The Detroit Tigers stay on the road Sunday afternoon for their final game of a 3-game set in Sacramento against the Athletics. Detroit is just below .500 this season, coming into Sunday with 3 wins in the last 4, including 2 in a row. The Athletics stay home on Sunday as one of the worst teams in baseball, well below .500, currently in fourth place in the American League West after losing 5 of the last 6, including four in a row. For more MLB action, see our MLB Picks.
Tigers Preview
Framber Valdez picked up the win Saturday for Detroit after giving up 2 runs on 9 hits across 7 innings. The Detroit bullpen was shaky, giving up 3 runs on 6 hits over the final 2 innings of the game. Max Clark, Gleyber Torres, and Kevin McGonigle led the way for the Detroit offense, driving in 2 runs apiece.
Athletics Preview
Jack Perkins got the start and took the loss Saturday for the Athletics, giving up 6 runs on 9 hits through 5.1 innings of work. The Athletics bullpen gave up 2 more runs on 6 hits over the final 3.2 innings of work. Henry Bolte carried the load for the Athletics on Saturday with 3 hits in 4 at-bats to drive in 3 runs, while 3 other players drove in 1 run each.
Tigers vs Athletics Pitching Matchup
Keider Montero will take the mound Sunday for Detroit. Montero has 7 wins and 6 losses this season alongside a 3.34 ERA across 110.1 innings. Gage Jump will be on the mound for the Athletics. Jump is 2 games below .500 this season with a 4.00 ERA through 63 innings.
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Tigers vs Athletics Pick
Both teams have struggled this season, but Detroit enters Sunday’s matchup in the better position. The Tigers have the advantage on the mound and have played stronger baseball recently, and that momentum will carry them to a win in the series finale in Sacramento.
- Pick: Detroit Tigers -113
- Secondary: Under 11
- Lean: Dillon Dingler Over 1.5 Bases
Final Score Prediction: Detroit Tigers win 4-1.
Game Written Before completion of the game on Saturday
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