Tigers vs Royals starting pitchers
- Cole Ragans for Kansas City Royals
- Casey Mize for Detroit Tigers
Tigers vs Royals statistics
| Stat |
Tigers |
Royals |
| Hits |
1195 (22nd) |
1282 (7th) |
| Batting Average |
.235 (23rd) |
.253 (7th) |
| Runs Batted In |
619 (16th) |
693 (7th) |
| Runs |
642 (16th) |
715 (8th) |
| Home Runs |
155 (23rd) |
167 (Tied-17th) |
| Walks |
430 (24th) |
393 (28th) |
| Stolen Bases |
76 (25th) |
127 (10th) |
| Strikeouts |
1347 (9th) |
1057 (29th) |
| Pitches |
22126 (12th) |
21200 (26th) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/16/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
L |
7-6 |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
4-3 |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
5-1 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
8-3 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
4-3 F/11 |
Detroit Tigers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/16/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
W |
7-6 |
| 9/15/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
W |
4-2 |
| 9/14/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
L |
4-2 |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
W |
1-0 |
| 9/12/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
L |
4-2 |
Tigers vs Royals predictions
As the Detroit Tigers gear up to face the Kansas City Royals, all eyes are on Casey Mize, who's set to start on the mound. With a somewhat rocky season boasting an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.40, Mize really needs to tighten up his game to keep the Royals' hitters at bay. Meanwhile, Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene are expected to lead from the front. Torkelson, known for his power at the plate, might just be the spark the Tigers need, while Greene’s ability to put bat to ball consistently could see him making significant contributions to the scoreboard. It’ll be interesting to see how these projections play out, especially under the bright lights at Kauffman Stadium.
On the flip side, the Kansas City Royals have their ace, Cole Ragans, taking the hill. With a strikingly better ERA of 3.32 compared to Mize’s and a solid WHIP of 1.15, Ragans is expected to pose a formidable challenge to the Tigers' lineup. Key hitters like Bobby Witt Jr., who’s been sensational with a .332 batting average and some serious power with 32 home runs this season, will be crucial for the Royals. Additionally, Salvador Perez and his knack for timely hits could very well be the difference-makers in what promises to be a tightly contested game.
Given the current form and the matchups, this game leans slightly in favor of the Kansas City Royals. Ragans appears to be in prime form, and the support from heavy hitters like Witt Jr. and Perez might just tip the scales. Of course, baseball is unpredictable, and the Tigers have shown resilience on the road, but the Royals, with their solid mix of potent batting and strong pitching, might have just enough to continue their good run at home. Let’s see if they can maintain their position at the top of the AL Central or if the Tigers can cause an upset. What do you think?
Kansas City Royals injuries
- James McArthur (RP): Day-To-Day
- Hunter Harvey (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Will Smith (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Michael Lorenzen (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
Detroit Tigers injuries
- Angel De Jesus (RP): Out
- Alex Faedo (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Javier Baez (SS): 60-Day-IL
- Brendan White (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Sawyer Gipson-Long (SP): 60-Day-IL
Tigers vs Royals game info
| Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
| Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Tue 7:40 PM |
| Temperature |
87° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
