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GameThread: Tigers vs. Royals, 6:40 p.m.
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers face the Kansas City Royals at 6:40 p.m. at Comerica Park. The pitching matchup features Jack Flaherty for the Tigers and Seth Lugo for the Royals.
Apr 12, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle (7) hits a single in the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Detroit Tigers (8-9) vs. Kansas City Royals (7-10)
Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Comerica Park
SB Nation Site: Royals Review
Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
Pitching Matchup: RHP Jack Flaherty (0-1, 5.14 ERA) vs. RHP Seth Lugo (1-1, 1.53 ERA)
| Player | G | IP | K% | BB% | GB% | FIP | fWAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaherty | 3 | 14.0 | 21.2 | 16.7 | 32.4 | 5.07 | 0.1 |
| Lugo | 3 | 17.2 | 20.3 | 8.7 | 43.8 | 2.57 | 0.5 |
Lineups
| ROYALS | TIGERS |
|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia – 3B | Kevin McGonigle – SS |
| Bobby Witt – SS | Gleyber Torres – 2B |
| Vinnie Pasquantino – 1B | Colt Keith – DH |
| Salvador Perez – C | Riley Greene – LF |
| Carter Jensen – DH | Spencer Torkelson – 1B |
| Michael Massey – 2B | Kerry Carpenter – RF |
| Jac Caglianone – RF | Zach McKinstry – 3B |
| Lane Thomas – LF | Javier Baez – CF |
| Kyle Isbel – CF | Jake Rogers – C |
| Seth Lugo – RHP | Jack Flaherty – RHP |
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Q&A
What time does the Tigers vs. Royals game start on April 12, 2026?
The game starts at 6:40 p.m. at Comerica Park.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Tigers vs. Royals game?
Jack Flaherty is starting for the Tigers, while Seth Lugo is starting for the Royals.
What are the current records of the Tigers and Royals as of April 12, 2026?
The Detroit Tigers have a record of 8-9, and the Kansas City Royals have a record of 7-10.
