Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers

MLB

Royals

7-10

1-2

Final

Tigers

8-9

Comerica Park

TV: MLB.TV

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R
KC	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
DET	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	X	2

Who won: Tigers 2-1

The Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Comerica Park. The Tigers win the series 3-0. The Tigers outscored the Royals 2-0 in the 8th inning. Dillon Dingler went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI for the Tigers.

Win probability

100%DET final

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Play by play

Top 9th
Marte flied out to center.
Top 9th
Pasquantino grounded out to second.
Top 9th
Perez grounded out to third, Thomas to third.
Top 9th
Thomas stole second.
Top 9th
Thomas singled to center.
Top 9th
Jansen relieved Vest
Top 9th
Báez in center field.
Top 9th
McGonigle at shortstop.
Top 9th
Keith at third base.
Top of the 9th inning
Bot 8th
Pérez grounded out to first.
RUN SCORESBot 8th
Doubled to left, McGonigle scored
Dillon Dingler
Dingler doubled to left, McGonigle scored.
KC 1 - 2 DET
Bot 8th
McGonigle walked.
RUN SCORESBot 8th
McKinstry scored on Mears wild pitch
McKinstry scored on Mears wild pitch.
KC 1 - 1 DET
RUN SCORESBot 8th
McKinstry scored on Mears wild pitch
McKinstry scored on Mears wild pitch.
KC 1 - 1 DET
Bot 8th
Keith lined out to shortstop.
Bot 8th
Keith hit for Vierling
Bot 8th
Torres grounded out to second, McKinstry to third.
Bot 8th
McKinstry doubled to right.
Bot 8th
Mears relieved Strahm
Bot 8th
Isbel in center field.
Bot 8th
Thomas in left field.
Bottom of the 8th inning
Top 8th
Witt Jr. struck out swinging.
Top 8th
Garcia struck out swinging.

Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers

Who won: Tigers 2-1

Win probability

Play by play

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