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Kansas City Royals Prove They Can Still Contend in AL Central vs. Tigers
TL;DR
The Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-1, improving their record to 19-21 and securing second place in the AL Central. This victory marks their second consecutive win against the Tigers, showcasing their potential after a slow start to the season.
Key points
- Royals defeated Tigers 5-1
- Kansas City is now 19-21 in AL Central
- Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings
- Royals have back-to-back wins against Tigers
- Royals trail only the Cleveland Guardians
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Kansas City Royals Prove They Can Still Contend in AL Central vs. Tigers
The Kansas City Royals earned a 5-1 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Kansas City is now 19-21 and in second place in the American League Central standings, as they are now ahead of the Tigers and trail only the Cleveland Guardians. Saturday's win represents back-to-back victories for Kansas City as well, as the ball club also defeated the Tigers 4-3 on Friday.
Kansas City has played much better baseball in recent action following a slow start to the 2026 campaign. Saturday's game was an example of the potential that the team has.
Starting pitcher Michael Wacha turned in seven innings of scoreless baseball. Wacha added six strikeouts in the outing. The veteran right-handed hurler now holds a 2.63 ERA across eight starts. He has struck out 42 hitters in his 51.1 innings of work.
Offensively, Kansas City scored five runs on six hits. The Royals consistently put the bat on the ball as well, as they only struck out five times in the contest.
Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run, as he displayed his incredible speed on the base paths. Witt ended up going 1-4 with two RBIs. Michael Massey also hit a home run in the game.
No Royals had multi-hit performances on Saturday, but the ball club utilized a complete team effort to take care of business at home. Between the pitching and the hitting, the Royals displayed their high ceiling against their AL Central rival on Saturday.
What's Next for the Royals and Tigers?
As mentioned, the Royals lead the series 2-0. They are making a statement against a Tigers team that many predicted would end up winning the AL Central this year. It is obviously too early to pay too much attention to the standings, but Kansas City is currently playing well to say the least.
The Royals will host the Tigers once again on Sunday for the final contest of the series. (2-2, 5.40 ERA) will get the start for Kansas City. He has had an up and down season following a strong 2025 campaign, but Cameron is capable of turning in a respectable effort. He will look to give the Royals an opportunity to sweep the series.
Q&A
What is the current standing of the Kansas City Royals in the AL Central?
The Kansas City Royals are currently in second place in the American League Central with a record of 19-21.
Who was the starting pitcher for the Royals in their recent game against the Tigers?
Michael Wacha was the starting pitcher, delivering seven scoreless innings and recording six strikeouts.
How did the Royals perform in their last two games against the Tigers?
The Royals won both games against the Tigers, with scores of 4-3 and 5-1.