Tigers vs Royals starting pitchers
- Alec Marsh for Kansas City Royals
- Tarik Skubal for Detroit Tigers
Tigers vs Royals statistics
| Stat |
Tigers |
Royals |
| Hits |
1202 (Tied-22nd) |
1289 (7th) |
| Batting Average |
.235 (24th) |
.253 (7th) |
| Runs Batted In |
622 (16th) |
694 (7th) |
| Runs |
645 (17th) |
716 (9th) |
| Home Runs |
155 (23rd) |
167 (18th) |
| Walks |
435 (23rd) |
399 (28th) |
| Stolen Bases |
76 (25th) |
128 (10th) |
| Strikeouts |
1358 (9th) |
1065 (29th) |
| Pitches |
22282 (12th) |
21370 (26th) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/17/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
L |
3-1 F/10 |
| 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 |
Detroit Tigers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/17/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
W |
3-1 F/10 |
| 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 |
Tigers vs Royals predictions
As the Detroit Tigers gear up to extend their electric four-game road winning streak against the Kansas City Royals, all eyes are likely to be on some key players who could make a significant difference. Tarik Skubal, with his impressive ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP that’s under one, is expected to be a major force on the mound. Another player to watch is Riley Greene, who’s shown he can swing the bat with 23 home runs and 70 RBIs so far this season. His capacity to change the game with one swing makes him a crucial element of Detroit’s offensive strategy.
On the flip side, the Kansas City Royals have their own set of aces up their sleeve. Bobby Witt Jr., for instance, boasts a formidable .331 batting average and has knocked 32 balls out of the park, driving in over a hundred runs this season. His performance at the plate could be a game-changer. Similarly, Alec Marsh, despite a slightly elevated ERA of 4.52, needs to maintain control and minimize his walks to stifle the Tigers' hitters, setting the stage for a tightly contested matchup on the diamond.
Given the current dynamics and streaks, this game promises to be a gripping encounter. If Skubal can keep his cool and dominate from the mound as he has been, and with the Tigers showing some strong offensive moments, they might just have the edge over the Royals. Having said that, the Royals’ resilient home record can't be overlooked easily. However, Detroit's momentum and Skubal’s command could be the deciding factors, likely tipping the scales in favor of the Detroit Tigers extending their road victory spree.
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Hunter Harvey (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Will Smith (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Michael Lorenzen (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Chris Stratton (RP): 15-Day-IL
Detroit Tigers injuries
- Colt Keith (2B): Day-To-Day
- Angel De Jesus (RP): Out
- Alex Faedo (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Javier Baez (SS): 60-Day-IL
- Brendan White (RP): 60-Day-IL
Tigers vs Royals game info
| Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
| Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Wed 7:40 PM |
| Temperature |
89° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
