ESPN's latest version of “Sunday Night Baseball” will clash with two exchanges in two matches. AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers will play three games against the Philadelphia Phillies, who are looking to keep pace with the NL East Crown game. Tigers starting pitcher Troy Melton (1-1, 4.50 ERA) is tasked with slowing down the 2025 MLB All-Star MVP Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and the rest of the Phillies roster. Cristopher Sanchez (9-3, 2.55 ERA) plans to start with Riley Greene, Gleyber Torres and other powerful offensive weapons in Detroit.
Here are the key facts about ESPN's “Sunnight Baseball” proposed by Capital One:
When is the game?
The Phillies will host the Tigers at Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia on Sunday, August 3 at 7:10 p.m.
What do fans think?
Pre-match reports began with “Tonight: Countdown on Sunday Night” at 6 p.m. ET, followed by coverage at 7 p.m. ET. The special Statcast version of the game will simulate broadcasting on ESPN2. Fans can also capture all the action on ESPN broadcasts, ESPN deportations and MLB streaming centers.
How do fans access more MLB coverage from ESPN?
Check out the ESPN MLB Hub page for the latest news, features, statistics, scores, points, and more.