Game Thread XLI: Tigers vs Royals

Q: What is the current record of the Kansas City Royals?

The Kansas City Royals have a record of 19-21 after winning their last two games.

Q: Who is starting for the Tigers in the game against the Royals?

Brenan Hanifee is starting for the Tigers in the anticipated bullpen game.

Q: What injuries are affecting the Detroit Tigers' lineup?

The Tigers are missing Tarik Skubal due to elbow surgery and Framber Valdez due to a suspension, among other injuries.

Q: What time does the Royals vs. Tigers game start?

The game between the Royals and Tigers is set to start at 6:20 p.m. CT.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 09: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals gestures to the dugout after hitting a single during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on May 09, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Kansas City Royals have already clinched a series win and a winning homestand after taking the first two contests against the Detroit Tigers. A thrilling comeback and walk-off on Friday and a dominant Michael Wacha outing last night have propelled the Royals back to 19-21 on the season. If the season ended today, the Royals would be the final team into the field in the American League. Noah Cameron returns to the mound after missing his Tuesday start due to lower back tightness. The lefty has had a tough start to his sophomore year, with a 5.40 ERA over his first 31.2 innings. After two really good starts to begin the year, Cameron’s last 4 have been really rough, giving up 17 runs in 21 innings pitched. Cameron’s last start came on getaway day in Sacramento. The Athletics crushed Cameron, chasing him for 9 hits, 5 runs, over 5.1 innings. That start came 10 days ago. The Royals offense has been rather good over the last 15 games, as the Royals have won 11 of those contests. A big part of it has been lineup consistency, with a lot of the same faces getting the start. Tonight however, will get the game completely off. Perez has been dealing with hip soreness, which has meant a lot of DH’ing. Today is also Salvy’s 36th birthday, along with-it being Mother’s Day. So happy birthday Captain! starts behind the plate tonight, and , who’s been swinging a hot bat, starts at second base. will hit cleanup with Perez out of the lineup, otherwise, everything else is rather standard for the Royals tonight. The Tigers have had a really really bad week. had elbow surgery and is out for the foreseeable future, is serving a suspension for intentionally hitting after the were crushing him, and position players keep getting hurt. With all of that, they have lost 5 in a row and 10 of their last 14. Tonight is expected to be a bullpen game for them, after last night they had an opener, with throwing the bulk innings. , a 27-year-old righty gets the start of the anticipated bullpen game. Hanifee has thrown 6.2 scoreless innings so far this season. Hanifee heavily relies on a sinker but also mixes in a slider and changeup. Here is the starting lineup behind Hanifee and the bullpen. The Royals can sweep their third straight weekend series tonight with a win. They swept the Angels at home two weeks ago, and the in last week. A win would also put the Royals just a single game under .500, which would be the first time since they were 7-8, going into the series finale against the . Tonight is the last game of 13 straight days of baseball for the Royals. They will finally have an off day tomorrow, before taking on the White Sox and on the road next week. Tonight’s game can be streamed on Peacock or NBCSN, first pitch is set for 6:20 p.m. CT. Happy Mother’s Day!