Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 KC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 5 |
Who won: Royals 5-1
The Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals win the series 2-1. The Royals outscored the Tigers 3-0 in the 4th inning. Michael Massey went 1-for-3 with a home run and 3 RBI for the Royals.
Win probability
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Play by play
- Top 9th
McKinstry struck out swinging.
- Top 9th
Torkelson struck out looking.
- Top 9th
Pérez grounded out to second.
- Top 9th
Cruz relieved Strahm
- Top of the 9th inning
- Bot 8th
Pasquantino grounded out to first.
- Bot 8th
Witt Jr. grounded out to shortstop.
- Bot 8th
Garcia lined out to third.
- Bot 8th
Lee at third base.
- Bottom of the 8th inning
- Top 8th
Dingler flied out to right.
- RUN SCORESTop 8th
Doubled to center, McGonigle scored
Riley Greene
Greene doubled to center, McGonigle scored.
DET 1 - 5 KC - Top 8th
Lee flied out to right.
- Top 8th
Lee hit for Keith
- Top 8th
Vierling struck out swinging.
- Top 8th
McGonigle singled to left.
- Top 8th
Strahm relieved Wacha
- Top of the 8th inning
- Bot 7th
Isbel lined out to pitcher.
- Bot 7th
Massey flied out to center.
- Bot 7th
Thomas flied out to right.
- Bottom of the 7th inning
- Top 7th
Rogers fouled out to third.
- Top 7th
McKinstry grounded out to shortstop.
- Top 7th
Torkelson flied out to right.
More from this season series: KC wins series 2-1
Angels15-251
Blue Jays18-2114Final
Athletics21-186
Orioles17-232Final
Astros16-241
Reds21-193Final
Rays98-64
Red Sox87-75Postponed
Nationals19-217
Marlins18-228Final
Rockies16-243
Phillies18-229Final
Twins17-232
Guardians21-201Final/11
Cubs27-130
Rangers18-216Final
Yankees26-143
Brewers21-164Final/10
Mariners19-211
White Sox18-216Final