Royals vs Tigers starting pitchers
- Michael Wacha for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs Tigers statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Tigers |
| Hits |
947 (10th) |
859 (27th) |
| Batting Average |
.253 (8th) |
.229 (27th) |
| Runs Batted In |
518 (5th) |
449 (18th) |
| Runs |
533 (8th) |
468 (20th) |
| Home Runs |
120 (17th) |
114 (Tied-20th) |
| Walks |
292 (27th) |
320 (Tied-21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
93 (Tied-8th) |
51 (27th) |
| Strikeouts |
750 (30th) |
963 (11th) |
| Pitches |
15592 (25th) |
16317 (13th) |
Detroit Tigers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/3/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
6-5 F/11 |
| 8/2/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
9-2 |
| 8/1/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
7-1 |
| 7/30/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
5-0 |
| 7/29/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
8-4 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/3/24 |
@ Detroit Tigers |
L |
6-5 F/11 |
| 8/2/24 |
@ Detroit Tigers |
W |
9-2 |
| 8/1/24 |
@ Detroit Tigers |
W |
7-1 |
| 7/31/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
10-3 |
| 7/30/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
4-3 |
Royals vs Tigers predictions
The Kansas City Royals are coming in hot with some standout players geared up to make a significant impact. Keep an eye on Bobby Witt Jr., who's swinging a mighty bat with a stellar .345 average and leading the team in RBIs with 79. Plus, his agility on the bases could truly ignite the lineup in crucial moments. Michael Wacha, the Royals' starting pitcher, is another one to watch. With an ERA of 3.58 and an impressive 91 strikeouts this season, his performance on the mound will be crucial to keeping Detroit's hitters at bay.
As for the Detroit Tigers, they have a few aces up their sleeves despite some injuries. Javier Baez is someone the Tigers rely heavily on; known for his electric performance, he's projected to get a decent amount of hits and potentially bring in some crucial runs. However, the Tigers might feel the absence of Riley Greene's bat due to his injury. This could limit the Tigers' offensive output, making every at-bat from the likes of Baez and Jake Rogers, who’s aiming for solid contact with the ball, all the more critical.
Given the momentum and the overall season performance, the Kansas City Royals seem poised to take another win against the Detroit Tigers. The Royals have shown more consistency and depth in their game play and when it comes to crunch time, players like Witt Jr. and Wacha have the skills to tip the scales in their favor. While the Tigers will no doubt battle fiercely, the Royals' stronger lineup and steadier performances might just see them expanding their series lead.
Detroit Tigers injuries
- Riley Greene (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Reese Olson (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Kerry Carpenter (RF): 60-Day-IL
- Casey Mize (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Angel De Jesus (RP): Out
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- John Schreiber (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Christian Chamberlain (RP): Out
- Dan Altavilla (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Kyle Wright (SP): 60-Day-IL
Royals vs Tigers game info
| Venue |
Comerica Park |
| Location |
Detroit, Michigan |
| First pitch |
Sun 1:40 PM |
| TV |
Bally Sports DET |
| Temperature |
86° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
