The Tigers were in a huge slide around the MLB All-Star Break. Thanks to losing its final four games heading into the league-wide pause, and dropping eight of the team’s next nine games coming out of it, optimism was starting to wane around the Motor City.

The AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers will wrap up a three-game road swing against the Philadelphia Phillies, who look to keep pace in the race for the NL East crown. Tigers starting pitcher Troy Melton (1-1,

Preview the Aug. 2 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.