The San Francisco Giants face off against the Detroit Tigers in a crucial interleague series starting Monday. The Tigers are fresh off a commanding 5-0 victory against the Cleveland Guardians, while the Giants narrowly edged out the Washington Nationals with a 3-2 win. With a record of 31-22, the Giants currently sit second in the National League West, boasting a road record of 14-13 this season. The Tigers lead the American League Central at 34-20, performing impressively at home with an 18-8 record.

Hayden Birdsong is expected to start for San Francisco, presenting a solid 1.91 ERA over 28.1 innings. On the other hand, Keider Montero, with an ERA of 5.28, will take the mound for Detroit. Key players to watch include Giants' first baseman Wilmer Flores, hitting .254 with 10 homers and 43 RBIs, and Tigers' left fielder Kerry Carpenter, batting .281 with 10 home runs.