It’s the Athletics versus the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 9, 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 9, 2026
You can watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Athletics live on DIRECTV on NBC Sports California and Detroit SportsNet on July 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Athletics (41-51) at Detroit Tigers (42-50) — Game Preview
The Athletics (41-51) head to Comerica Park to face the Detroit Tigers (42-50), with both clubs stuck in the lower half of the American League. Detroit’s pitching staff owns the sharper edge overall, carrying a 3.69 team ERA against the Athletics’ 5.13 mark, even though the Athletics have out-hit them slightly with a .247 team average compared to Detroit’s .236.
Shea Langeliers has provided thump behind the plate for the Athletics, batting .261 with 20 home runs and 45 RBIs, tied with teammate Nick Kurtz for the club lead in homers. Riley Greene has been one of Detroit’s more reliable bats in return, hitting .292 with a .380 on-base percentage and a .470 slugging mark. Kurtz backs up his own power numbers with a team-high 66 RBIs, well ahead of Langeliers’ 45, while his .409 on-base percentage and .503 slugging mark round out one of the more complete seasons on the Athletics’ roster.
Detroit continues to navigate a lengthy injury list that includes shortstop Javier Baez and second baseman Gleyber Torres, thinning out an already inconsistent lineup. Neither club is close to the postseason picture, with the Athletics 14 games behind the American League leaders and the Tigers 13 back, just a single game separating the two in that race.
Regional Coverage
NBC Sports California and Detroit SportsNet carry the broadcast in each team’s home market.
League Packages
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®.
Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
The Athletics can be seen on NBC Sports California (Channel 698).
Detroit Tigers Channel on DIRECTV
The Detroit Tigers can be seen on Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663).
Players to Watch: Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers
Athletics
Shea Langeliers — C. Behind the plate for the Athletics, Langeliers has developed into one of the lineup’s top power sources, batting .261 with 20 home runs and 45 RBIs. His .487 slugging percentage pairs with a .326 on-base mark, giving the Athletics thump from a position that rarely offers it.
Nick Kurtz — 1B. Kurtz leads Athletics hitters with 66 RBIs, well ahead of Langeliers’ 45, while hitting .270 with 20 home runs of his own. His .409 on-base percentage and .503 slugging mark give the Athletics a genuine middle-of-the-order threat at first base.
Zack Gelof — 3B. Gelof has quietly put together a productive season at the hot corner, hitting .274 with 11 home runs and 29 RBIs. His .478 slugging percentage sits just behind Langeliers’ .487, giving the Athletics another source of extra-base pop in the middle of the order.
Detroit Tigers
Riley Greene — LF. Greene’s .292 average tops Kevin McGonigle’s .287 among the hitters featured here, and he backs it up with a .380 on-base percentage and a .470 slugging mark. The left fielder gives the Tigers a steady presence while several regulars remain sidelined.
Kerry Carpenter — RF. Carpenter supplies raw power for the Tigers, hitting 13 home runs and driving in 36 runs to go with a .472 slugging percentage, even though his average sits at .228. He remains one of Detroit’s more dangerous bats in the middle of the order.
Kevin McGonigle — SS. McGonigle has emerged as one of Detroit’s more disciplined hitters, posting a .399 on-base percentage that outpaces Greene’s .380 by nearly 20 points. He’s hitting .287 with 7 home runs and 32 RBIs, giving the Tigers a table-setter who also drives in runs.
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