Philadelphia Phillies at Detroit Tigers – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (July 11, 2026)

Detroit has been one of the hottest teams in baseball lately, riding a six-game winning streak into this matchup with a 9-1 record over their last ten games. The Tigers have turned Comerica Park into a difficult place to play this season, posting a 27-21 home record, and they carry that momentum into a meeting with a Philadelphia club that has genuine postseason ambitions but has been inconsistent of late.

The Phillies enter at 52-43, sitting three games back in their division, and their recent form has been uneven — a 5-5 mark over their last ten games reflects a team that can look dominant one night and flat the next. Bryce Harper anchors the Philadelphia offense with 20 home runs, 57 RBI, and a .258 average, while Kyle Schwarber has been a force with 32 home runs and 58 RBI. On the other side, Riley Greene has quietly put together one of the better offensive seasons in Detroit, hitting .291 with 13 home runs, 45 RBI, and 48 runs scored. These are two clubs with real stakes and real weapons — the kind of game where the standings context sharpens every at-bat.

Philadelphia Phillies at Detroit Tigers Game Information

Game Date: July 11, 2026
Game Time: 06:10 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Detroit Tigers, and MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers
Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Philadelphia sits three games back in its division at 52-43, and every game against a team playing this well carries weight. Detroit, at 44-50 and 4.5 games back in its own race, has made this stretch meaningful with nine wins in their last ten outings. The Tigers are no longer playing out the string — they are playing their way back into contention. A series against a legitimate postseason contender like Philadelphia is exactly the kind of test that will reveal whether this run is sustainable or a temporary surge.

Detroit Tigers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 44-50
Home Record: 27-21
Away Record: 17-29
Division Record: 9-16
Streak: 6 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .468

Philadelphia Phillies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 52-43
Home Record: 25-21
Away Record: 27-22
Division Record: 10-13
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .547

Stat Leaders

Detroit Tigers (44-50, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Eduardo Valencia, 0.600
RBI Leader: Dillon Dingler, 60 RBI
Home Run Leader: Dillon Dingler, 19 HR
Runs Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 58 Runs
Hits Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 98 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 11 SB
ERA Leader: Jacob Waguespack, 1.46 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jack Flaherty, 98 K
Wins Leader: Framber Valdez, 5 W
Saves Leader: Kenley Jansen, 11 SV

Philadelphia Phillies (52-43, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Derek Hill, 0.356
RBI Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 58 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 32 HR
Runs Leader: Trea Turner, 62 Runs
Hits Leader: Brandon Marsh, 102 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Trea Turner, 16 SB
ERA Leader: Jhoan Duran, 1.42 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 137 K
Wins Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 10 W
Saves Leader: Jhoan Duran, 23 SV

What to Watch For

On the Philadelphia side, Zack Wheeler brings the most compelling pitching profile in this matchup — a 2.28 ERA, 98 strikeouts, and nine wins make him one of the more reliable starters in the National League. Cristopher Sánchez has also been excellent, leading the staff with ten wins and 137 strikeouts. The Phillies will need that rotation depth, because their offense has shown vulnerability; Trea Turner leads the team with 62 runs scored and 16 stolen bases, but the lineup as a whole has been streaky.

Detroit’s pitching staff has quietly assembled some impressive numbers. Casey Mize carries a 2.64 ERA with 72 strikeouts, and Troy Melton has been sharp at 1.82 ERA with five wins. Dillon Dingler, listed as day-to-day with a hand injury, had been a significant offensive contributor with 19 home runs and 60 RBI — his availability will matter. Riley Greene and Gleyber Torres (.280, 4 HR, 18 RBI) give the Tigers a credible middle of the order capable of doing damage against anyone.

Justin Crawford is listed as day-to-day with a knee injury for Philadelphia, which bears watching given his .263 average, 12 stolen bases, and 28 runs scored as a table-setter. With Adolis García sidelined, the Phillies need their available pieces to perform. Both rosters are navigating injury absences, which means role players on each side have an opportunity to shape the outcome.

Detroit Tigers Injury Report

Justin Verlander – Hip (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred RHP Justin Verlander to the 60-day injured list with left hip inflammation.
Javier Báez – Ankle (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred INF Javier Báez to the 60-day injured list with a right ankle sprain.
Brant Hurter – Back (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred LHP Brant Hurter to the 60-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation.
Burch Smith – Shoulder (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred RHP Burch Smith from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Will Vest – Elbow (D15) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Will Vest on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow stress fracture.
Jackson Jobe – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Jackson Jobe on the 60-day injured list due to recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Bailey Horn – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred LHP Bailey Horn from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he continues his recovery from a left elbow arthroscopy.
Gleyber Torres – Oblique (D10) – The Detroit Tigers placed INF Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain.
Parker Meadows – Head/Arm (D60) – The Detroit Tigers trasferred OF Parker Meadows to the 60-day injured list with a left radius fracture.
Reese Olson – Shoulder (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Reese Olson on the 60-day injured list after he underwent a right shoulder labral repair.
Trey Sweeney – Shoulder (D60) – The Tigers announced that Sweeney underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.
Wenceel Pérez – Face (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed OF Wenceel Pérez on the 60-day injured list with a left orbital fracture.
Dillon Dingler – Hand (Day-to-Day) – Dingler is not in the lineup for Friday’s (Jul. 10) game against the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies Injury Report

Lou Trivino – Back (D15) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Lou Trivino on the 15-day injured list with a right thoracic muscle spasm.
Johan Rojas – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Johan Rojas on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL repair.
Adolis García – Lat (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear.
Tanner Banks – Forearm (D15) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed LHP Tanner Banks on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain.
Justin Crawford – Knee (Day-to-Day) – Crawford was scratched from Friday’s (Jul. 10) starting lineup with left knee soreness.

Detroit Tigers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 11, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
July 12, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
July 17, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
July 18, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
July 19, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
July 20, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
July 21, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
July 22, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
July 23, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 24, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals

Philadelphia Phillies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 11, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
July 12, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
July 16, 2026 vs New York Mets
July 18, 2026 vs New York Mets
July 19, 2026 vs New York Mets
July 20, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 21, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 22, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 24, 2026 vs New York Yankees
July 25, 2026 vs New York Yankees

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