It’s the Athletics versus the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- TV Channels: NBC Sports California, Detroit SportsNet
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers on July 8, 2026
You can watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Athletics live on DIRECTV on NBC Sports California and Detroit SportsNet on July 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Athletics (41-50) at Detroit Tigers (41-50) — Game Preview
The Athletics (41-50) meet the Detroit Tigers (41-50) today at Comerica Park with both clubs carrying identical records into the game. Detroit’s pitching staff has been the sharper unit this season, working to a 3.73 team ERA compared to a 5.11 mark for the Athletics. Nick Kurtz has been the engine of the Athletics’ offense, hitting .271 with 20 home runs and 66 RBIs to go with a .410 on-base percentage.
Shea Langeliers gives that lineup another power threat, matching Kurtz’s 20 home runs while adding a .264 average and 45 RBIs. On the home side, Riley Greene is hitting .289 with a .468 slugging percentage, providing steady production at the top of Detroit’s lineup, and catcher Dillon Dingler has chipped in 60 RBIs to go with 19 home runs. Both teams sit 13 games behind the American League leader, a measure of how much ground each has left to make up in the second half.
Regional Coverage
NBC Sports California, Detroit SportsNet
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers Game Today?
The Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers?
You can watch Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Detroit Tigers Channel on DIRECTV
Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663)
Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
NBC Sports California (Channel 698)
Players to Watch: Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers
Athletics
Nick Kurtz — 1B. Kurtz has turned in the finest season of his young career, hitting .271 with 20 home runs and 66 RBIs. His .410 on-base percentage ranks among the most patient approaches on the roster, and the .505 slugging mark shows he does plenty of damage when he connects.
Shea Langeliers — C. Behind the plate, Langeliers has matched Kurtz’s power output with 20 home runs of his own to go with a .264 average and 45 RBIs. He gives the Athletics a second bat capable of changing a game with one swing.
Detroit Tigers
Riley Greene — LF. Greene has anchored the Tigers’ outfield by hitting .289 with a .376 on-base percentage and a .468 slugging mark. His approach gives Detroit length at the top of the batting order.
Dillon Dingler — C. Catcher Dillon Dingler has quietly put together a strong two-way season, driving in 60 runs on the strength of 19 home runs and a .262 average. He has provided steady production from a position that does not always deliver it.
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