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Tigers look to stop skid in matchup with the Royals
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers face the Kansas City Royals on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. EDT, both teams holding a record of 18-21. Burch Smith will pitch for the Tigers, while Michael Wacha takes the mound for the Royals.
Key points
- Tigers and Royals both have a record of 18-21
- Game scheduled for Saturday at 7:10 p.m. EDT
- Burch Smith and Michael Wacha are the starting pitchers
Detroit TigersKansas City RoyalsBurch SmithMichael Wacha
Detroit Tigers (18-21, second in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (18-21, third in the AL Central)
Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Burch Smith (0-1, 1.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Royals: Michael Wacha (3-2, 3.05 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)
LINE: Royals -135, Tigers +114; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers look to end a four-game losing streak with a win over the Kansas City Royals.
Kansas City is 18-21 overall and 12-9 at home. The Royals have the 10th-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .320.
Detroit has an 18-21 record overall and a 6-15 record on the road. The Tigers have a 13-8 record in games when they record at least eight hits.
Saturday's game is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The Tigers are ahead 3-1 in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. has 11 doubles, a triple and four home runs for the Royals. Maikel Garcia is 11 for 41 with four doubles, a home run and five RBIs over the past 10 games.
Dillon Dingler has seven doubles, six home runs and 26 RBIs for the Tigers. Riley Greene is 12 for 36 with three doubles and a home run over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What are the current records of the Tigers and Royals?
Both the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals have a record of 18-21.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Tigers vs. Royals game?
Burch Smith will pitch for the Tigers, and Michael Wacha will pitch for the Royals.
What time does the Tigers vs. Royals game start?
The game is scheduled to start at 7:10 p.m. EDT on Saturday.
