Updated May. 21, 2024 3:22 a.m. ET
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Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals take the field on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium against Casey Mize, who is starting for the Detroit Tigers. First pitch is set for 7:40 PM ET for the second game of a three-game series.
Here's everything you need to watch the Royals vs. Tigers game.
Salvador Perez crushes a solo home run to extend the Royals' lead over the Tigers
Salvador Perez crushed a solo home run to extend the Kansas City Royals' lead over the Detroit Tigers.
Royals vs. Tigers Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:40 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: Watch on BSKC
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Kansas City Royals vs. the Detroit Tigers on FOX Sports!
Royals vs. Tigers Prediction
- Score Prediction: Royals 4, Tigers 3
- Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
- Win Probabilities: Royals 57%, Tigers 43%
Royals vs. Tigers Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2024 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -114 | -105 | 8-3 KC |
| 4/28/2024 | Tigers | -1.5 | 7.5 | -170 | +143 | 4-1 DET |
| 4/27/2024 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8 | -110 | -109 | 6-5 DET |
| 4/26/2024 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8 | -128 | +109 | 8-0 KC |
| 9/28/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 7 | -110 | -109 | 7-3 DET |
| 9/26/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 7.5 | -161 | +136 | 6-3 DET |
| 7/20/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 9 | -136 | +116 | 3-0 DET |
| 7/19/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -151 | +129 | 3-2 DET |
| 7/18/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8 | -173 | +147 | 11-10 KC |
| 7/17/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 9 | -134 | +114 | 3-2 DET |
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 3.62 |
| K/9 | 9.6 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. is hitting .295 with 14 doubles, six triples, five home runs and 18 walks.
- In all of the majors, Witt is 86th in home runs and 44th in RBI.
- Witt takes a hitting streak of four games into this game. In his last five games he is hitting .263 with three doubles, a triple, a walk and four RBI.
- Perez has shown his power as he paces his team with nine home runs and 38 RBI, with a team-best .341 batting average.
- Perez ranks 22nd in homers and fourth in RBI among all major league hitters this year.
- Perez carries a six-game streak with at least one hit into this matchup. During his last 10 games he is hitting .389 with five doubles, a home run, four walks and six RBI.
- Maikel Garcia has 12 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 14 walks while batting .249.
- Garcia has at least one base hit in eight straight games. In his last 10 outings he is batting .295 with five doubles, a home run, a walk and nine RBI.
- Vinnie Pasquantino is hitting .231 with 12 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 20 walks.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | @ Mariners | L 4-2 | Alec Marsh vs Bryan Woo |
| May 17 | Athletics | W 6-2 | Cole Ragans vs Mitch Spence |
| May 18 | Athletics | W 5-3 | Seth Lugo vs Ross Stripling |
| May 19 | Athletics | W 8-4 | Brady Singer vs JP Sears |
| May 20 | Tigers | W 8-3 | Michael Wacha vs Reese Olson |
| May 21 | Tigers | - | Alec Marsh vs Casey Mize |
| May 22 | Tigers | - | Cole Ragans vs Tarik Skubal |
| May 24 | @ Rays | - | Seth Lugo vs Zach Eflin |
| May 25 | @ Rays | - | Brady Singer vs Aaron Civale |
| May 26 | @ Rays | - | Michael Wacha vs Taj Bradley |
| May 27 | @ Twins | - | Alec Marsh vs Joe Ryan |
Learn more about this Royals vs. Tigers matchup on Fox Sports.
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Tigers Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.7 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 3.74 |
| K/9 | 7.8 |
Tigers Player Insights
- Riley Greene leads the Tigers with nine homers while racking up a team-best batting average of .246.
- Greene's home run total places him 22nd in the big leagues, and he ranks 89th in RBI.
- Mark Canha is hitting .235 with eight doubles, six home runs and 23 walks.
- Canha ranks 62nd in home runs and 89th in RBI among all major league hitters this year.
- Kerry Carpenter paces the Tigers with 25 runs batted in.
- Wenceel Perez is hitting .299 with four doubles, four triples, three home runs and 12 walks.
Tigers Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | Marlins | L 2-0 | Casey Mize vs Trevor Rogers |
| May 17 | @ Diamondbacks | W 13-0 | Tarik Skubal vs Ryne Nelson |
| May 18 | @ Diamondbacks | W 8-3 | Jack Flaherty vs Zac Gallen |
| May 19 | @ Diamondbacks | L 6-4 | Matt Manning vs Jordan Montgomery |
| May 20 | @ Royals | L 8-3 | Reese Olson vs Michael Wacha |
| May 21 | @ Royals | - | Casey Mize vs Alec Marsh |
| May 22 | @ Royals | - | Tarik Skubal vs Cole Ragans |
| May 23 | Blue Jays | - | Jack Flaherty vs Kevin Gausman |
| May 24 | Blue Jays | - | Matt Manning vs Alek Manoah |
| May 25 | Blue Jays | - | Reese Olson vs José Berríos |
| May 26 | Blue Jays | - | Casey Mize vs Yusei Kikuchi |
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