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Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers

MLB
Royals
54-105
3-7
Final
Tigers
76-83
Comerica Park
TV: MLB.TV
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Who won: Tigers 7-3

The Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Comerica Park. The Tigers win the series 3-0. The Tigers outscored the Royals 7-0 in the 7th inning. Spencer Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a home run and 3 RBI for the Tigers. Michael Massey went 2-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI for the Royals.

Recap · Sep 28
Miguel Cabrera's 511th home run lifts Tigers, who sweep Royals 8-0 and 7-3

Miguel Cabrera hit his 511th home run as Detroit won the completion of a suspended game 8-0 and Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer in a seven-run seventh inning that led the Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 7-3 Thursday for a sweep both games.

What it means

  • Season series: DET wins series 3-0.
  • Royals 23-58 on the road; Tigers 35-43 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · Sep 29
Athletics' Zack Gelof sues Tigers after hitting metal fence
Recap · Sep 27
Royals snap 3-game skid, beat AL Central champion Guardians 3-2 in regular-season finale
Preview · Sep 27
Tigers try to sweep series against the Pirates
Preview · Sep 27
Royals host the Guardians on home losing streak
ESPN · Sep 26
Tigers' emotional Justin Verlander leaves final career start to hugs
Recap · Sep 26
Guardians clinch their 3rd straight AL Central crown with an 11-5 win over the Royals
Recap · Sep 26
Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3
Preview · Sep 26
Guardians bring 1-0 series lead over Royals into game 2

Injuries and inactives

Royals5th in AL Cent
  • Steven Cruz RP
    Personal
    Out
  • Mitch Spence RP
    Undisclosed
    Day-To-Day
  • Connor Seabold RP
    Lat, Strain, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Nick Loftin 3B
    Personal
    paternity
  • Tony Gonsolin SP
    Illness
    15-Day-IL
Tigers4th in AL Cent
  • Burch Smith RP
    Shoulder, Surgery, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Colt Keith 3B
    Thumb, Sprain, left
    10-Day-IL
  • Kerry Carpenter RF
    Foot, Plantar Fasciitis, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Parker Meadows CF
    Arm, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Troy Melton SP
    Arm, Soreness, right
    15-Day-IL

Probable starters

Royals5th in AL Cent
Cole Ragans SP
Probable starter · 7-5, 3.47 ERA, 113 K, 1.16 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1MJ MelendezLF
  2. 2Bobby Witt Jr.SS
  3. 3Salvador PerezC
  4. 4Michael Massey2B
  5. 5Edward OlivaresDH
  6. 6Nick Pratto1B
  7. 7Drew WatersRF
  8. 8Nick Loftin3B
  9. 9Kyle IsbelCF
Tigers4th in AL Cent
Sawyer Gipson-Long SP
Probable starter · 1-0, 2.70 ERA, 26 K, 1.10 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Matt VierlingLF
  2. 2Andy Ibanez2B
  3. 3Spencer TorkelsonDH
  4. 4Kerry CarpenterRF
  5. 5Tyler Nevin1B
  6. 6Andre Lipcius3B
  7. 7Zack ShortSS
  8. 8Carson KellyC
  9. 9Parker MeadowsCF

The series

DET wins series 3-0
Last meeting: Tigers 8, Royals 0 (Sep 27)

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Game info

Venue
Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan · Attendance 13,326
Officials
Brock Ballou (Home Plate Umpire), John Bacon (First Base Umpire), John Tumpane (Second Base Umpire), Marvin Hudson (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesDET wins series 3-0

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