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Associated Press
10 hours ago
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Tigers bring road win streak into matchup with the Royals
Detroit Tigers (38-20, first in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (30-28, fourth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (5-2, 2.49 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 92 strikeouts); Royals: Michael Wacha (3-4, 3.21 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 44 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -120, Royals +100; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers will try to keep a three-game road win streak going when they visit the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City has a 30-28 record overall and an 18-12 record at home. The Royals have the second-ranked team ERA in the AL at 3.22. Detroit has a 17-12 record on the road and a 38-20 record overall. The Tigers rank sixth in the AL with 68 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. The matchup Saturday is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Tigers have a 4-1 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. has 21 doubles, three triples and six home runs for the Royals. Salvador Perez is 10 for 40 with two doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the past 10 games. Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with 14 home runs while slugging .525. Dillon Dingler is 15 for 36 with two doubles, a home run and six RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 4-6, .281 batting average, 3.98 ERA, outscored by six runs Tigers: 7-3, .215 batting average, 2.77 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs INJURIES: Royals: Lucas Erceg: 15-Day IL (back), Cole Ragans: 15-Day IL (groin), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Hunter Harvey: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Sam Long: 15-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Wright: 15-Day IL (shoulder) Tigers: Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip), Jackson Jobe: 15-Day IL (flexor), Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger), Parker Meadows: 60-Day IL (arm), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sawyer Gipson-Long: 60-Day IL (hip), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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Tigers bring road win streak into matchup with the Royals
Detroit Tigers (38-20, first in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (30-28, fourth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (5-2, 2.49 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 92 strikeouts); Royals: Michael Wacha (3-4, 3.21 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 44 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -120, Royals +100; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers will try to keep a three-game road win streak going when they visit the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City has a 30-28 record overall and an 18-12 record at home. The Royals have the second-ranked team ERA in the AL at 3.22. Detroit has a 17-12 record on the road and a 38-20 record overall. The Tigers rank sixth in the AL with 68 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. The matchup Saturday is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Tigers have a 4-1 advantage in the season series. Advertisement TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. has 21 doubles, three triples and six home runs for the Royals. Salvador Perez is 10 for 40 with two doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the past 10 games. Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with 14 home runs while slugging .525. Dillon Dingler is 15 for 36 with two doubles, a home run and six RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 4-6, .281 batting average, 3.98 ERA, outscored by six runs Tigers: 7-3, .215 batting average, 2.77 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs INJURIES: Royals: Lucas Erceg: 15-Day IL (back), Cole Ragans: 15-Day IL (groin), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Hunter Harvey: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Sam Long: 15-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Wright: 15-Day IL (shoulder) Advertisement Tigers: Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip), Jackson Jobe: 15-Day IL (flexor), Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger), Parker Meadows: 60-Day IL (arm), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sawyer Gipson-Long: 60-Day IL (hip), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
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Dingler, Greene and Torkelson homer as Tigers beat Royals 7-5 for their fifth straight win
Fans watch a solo home run ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Fans watch a solo home run ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dillon Dingler had three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each homered and drove in two runs for the Tigers, who won for the 20th time in 28 games and improved the best record in the majors to 38-20. Advertisement Brant Hurter (2-0) was the winning pitcher. Will Vest earned his eighth save. Neither starter made it out of the fourth inning. Seth Lugo (3-5) allowed four runs on five hits, including two homers) in 3 1/3 innings. Casey Mize allowed three runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings. The Tigers jumped on the Royals with two runs in the first on Greene's 13th homer. Bobby Witt Jr. answered with a 442-foot blast in the bottom of the first. Mize escaped further trouble when Kerry Carpenter made a running catch with two runners on to end the inning. Dingler extended the lead with a two-run homer in the second. Advertisement Drew Waters lined a two-run single in the bottom of the third to pull the Royals within 4-3. Detroit added a run in the fifth on a single by Torkelson, and the Royals got a sacrifice fly by Mark Canha in the seventh. The Tigers added two runs in the eighth on Torkelson's homer and Dingler's single. Key moment Trailing by one run in the fourth inning, the Royals had second and third with one out and the 3-4-5 hitters due up when the Tigers brought in Hurter. Hurter struck out Vinnie Pasquantino and got Maikel Garcia to fly out to end the inning. Key stat The Tigers' bullpen allowed two runs on four hits in 5 2/3 innings of relief of Mize. Advertisement Up next The Tigers and Royals play an afternoon game Saturday in the second game of the three-game series. The Tigers will send LHP Tarik Skubal (5-2, 2.49 ERA) to the mound to face Kansas City RHP Michael Wacha (3-4, 3.21 ERA).
Yahoo
a day ago
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Tigers try to keep win streak going against the Royals
Detroit Tigers (37-20, first in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (30-27, fourth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Casey Mize (6-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Royals: Seth Lugo (0-0) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -119, Royals -100; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers seek to extend a four-game win streak with a victory against the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City has a 30-27 record overall and an 18-11 record in home games. The Royals have a 21-5 record in games when they did not allow a home run. Detroit has a 16-12 record on the road and a 37-20 record overall. Tigers hitters have a collective .408 slugging percentage to rank fourth in the AL. The teams meet Friday for the fifth time this season. The Tigers are ahead 3-1 in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. has 21 doubles, three triples and five home runs while hitting .290 for the Royals. Salvador Perez is 9 for 40 with a double and two home runs over the past 10 games. Advertisement Spencer Torkelson has 13 home runs, 30 walks and 40 RBIs while hitting .238 for the Tigers. Dillon Dingler is 13 for 37 with two doubles and three RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 5-5, .276 batting average, 3.36 ERA, outscored by three runs Tigers: 6-4, .209 batting average, 3.30 ERA, outscored by three runs INJURIES: Royals: Michael Massey: day-to-day (ankle), Cole Ragans: 15-Day IL (groin), Seth Lugo: 15-Day IL (finger), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Hunter Harvey: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Sam Long: 15-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Wright: 15-Day IL (shoulder) Advertisement Tigers: Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger), Parker Meadows: 60-Day IL (arm), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alex Cobb: 15-Day IL (hip), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sawyer Gipson-Long: 60-Day IL (hip), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
a day ago
- General
- Associated Press
Tigers try to keep win streak going against the Royals
Detroit Tigers (37-20, first in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (30-27, fourth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Casey Mize (6-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Royals: Seth Lugo (0-0) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -119, Royals -100; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers seek to extend a four-game win streak with a victory against the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City has a 30-27 record overall and an 18-11 record in home games. The Royals have a 21-5 record in games when they did not allow a home run. Detroit has a 16-12 record on the road and a 37-20 record overall. Tigers hitters have a collective .408 slugging percentage to rank fourth in the AL. The teams meet Friday for the fifth time this season. The Tigers are ahead 3-1 in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. has 21 doubles, three triples and five home runs while hitting .290 for the Royals. Salvador Perez is 9 for 40 with a double and two home runs over the past 10 games. Spencer Torkelson has 13 home runs, 30 walks and 40 RBIs while hitting .238 for the Tigers. Dillon Dingler is 13 for 37 with two doubles and three RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 5-5, .276 batting average, 3.36 ERA, outscored by three runs Tigers: 6-4, .209 batting average, 3.30 ERA, outscored by three runs INJURIES: Royals: Michael Massey: day-to-day (ankle), Cole Ragans: 15-Day IL (groin), Seth Lugo: 15-Day IL (finger), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Hunter Harvey: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Sam Long: 15-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Wright: 15-Day IL (shoulder) Tigers: Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger), Parker Meadows: 60-Day IL (arm), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alex Cobb: 15-Day IL (hip), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sawyer Gipson-Long: 60-Day IL (hip), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
