The Detroit Tigers (82–62) open a pivotal three-game series against the New York Yankees (80–63) tonight at Yankee Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Both teams are in tight playoff races—Detroit leads the AL Central, while New York trails the Blue Jays by two games in the AL East. 

 Pitching Matchup

Tigers: Right-hander Casey Mize (13–5, 3.87 ERA) takes the mound for Detroit. He has been a steady presence in the rotation, allowing three or fewer runs in five of his last six starts.  Yankees: Right-hander Will Warren (8–6, 4.28 ERA) starts for New York. In his first full MLB season, Warren has shown resilience, posting a 3.18 ERA over his last 11 starts. He attributes his improvement to lessons learned from veteran pitchers like Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole. 

 Key Storylines

Gleyber Torres Returns: Former Yankee Gleyber Torres returns to Yankee Stadium for the first time since joining the Tigers. His performance could be a key factor in the series.  Offensive Power: The Yankees lead MLB in runs scored (749), home runs (243), and slugging percentage (.454). Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Trent Grisham provide significant power in the lineup. 

 Betting Odds

Moneyline: Yankees -156, Tigers +128 Over/Under: 8.5 runs Run Line: Yankees -1.5 (+130)

 How to Watch

TV: TBS, YES Network, FanDuel Sports Detroit Radio: Tigers Radio Network