The Detroit Tigers (3-4) continued their 2025 season with a 7-4 win against the Chicago White Sox during the team’s home opener Friday at Comerica Park.
Outfielders Kerry Carpenter and Riley Greene provided the thump in the lineup, with Carpenter registering his first two home runs on the season (both solo shots) and Greene hitting his third home run of the season.
Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struck out seven batters through 5⅔ innings, registering his first win of the season as the Tigers moved into first place in the American League Central.
Buy our book: The Epic History of the TigersExpectations are high for the Tigers coming off their first playoff appearance since 2014. They started their season with an eventful West Coast road trip. After being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opening series, the Tigers took two out of three games against the Seattle Mariners.
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The Tigers are playing in a competitive division, which featured all five teams with identical 2-4 records after Wednesday’s action.
The Tigers finished 86-76 in 2024 — their highest win total since 2016 — good for a second-place tie in the division with the Kansas City Royals and a playoff berth.
Here’s what to know for the second game of the series with the White Sox, as well as how to watch the Tigers this season:
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What time does Tigers vs White Sox start?
The Tigers (3-4) and the White Sox (2-5) face off in their second matchup of the 2025 season on Saturday, April 5.
First pitch: 1:10 p.m.
Location: Comerica Park in Detroit.
Where to watch Tigers vs White Sox
Channel: FanDuel Sports.
Streaming: Fubo (free trial) and Amazon Prime Video.
Watch Tigers on Fubo this season
Tigers vs White Sox starting pitchers
- Saturday: Tigers RHP Reese Olson (0-1, 7.71 ERA) against White Sox RHP Davis Martin (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
- Sunday: Tigers RHP Jackson Jobe (0-0, 6.75 ERA) against White Sox LHP Martín Pérez (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
Where to watch the Tigers this season: TV, streaming
Most Tigers games will be broadcasted regionally on the FanDuel Sports network, with streaming available via the FanDuel Sports streaming app,
Amazon Prime Video and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Occasionally, Tigers games will be featured on national networks away from regional broadcasts. Below is a list of nationally televised 2025 Tigers games (as of Friday) along with the associated TV channel or streaming service:
Friday, April 11: at Twins, 8:10 p.m. (Apple TV+)
Saturday, May 24: vs Guardians, 7:15 p.m. (Fox)
Sunday, May 25: vs Guardians, 11:35 a.m. (Roku)
Friday, June 6: vs Cubs, 7:10 p.m. (Apple TV+)
Sunday, June 15: vs Reds, 12:05 p.m. (Roku)
Saturday, July 5: at Guardians, 7:15 p.m. (Fox)
Saturday, Aug 16: at Twins, 7:15 p.m. (Fox)
Saturday, Aug 30: at Royals, 7:15 p.m. (Fox)
National TV schedule as of Friday. Times are subject to change.
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