Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Live Score (15 Apr, 2026)
Game Information
Stage
Standard
Season
2026
First Pitch
Wed, Apr 15, 6:40 pm
Venue
Comerica Park
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Attendance
19,609
Live Situation
1Balls
2Strikes
0Outs
—Pitcher
—At Bat
Pitch Sequence
1
STRIKE SWINGING
Cutter
91 MPH
2
STRIKE SWINGING
Cutter
94 MPH
3
BALL
Slider
85 MPH
4
STRIKE FOUL
Cutter
94 MPH
5
BALL IN PLAY
Cutter
95 MPH
Injury Report
Team Stats
KC
DET


1
Runs
2
6
Hits
7
0
Errors
0
0
Home Runs
1
3
Walks
1
8
Strikeouts
9
Player Box Score
Kansas City Royals
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maikel Garcia | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .286 | .354 | .443 |
Bobby Witt Jr. | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .254 | .346 | .299 |
Vinnie Pasquantino | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | .152 | .247 | .197 |
Salvador Perez | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .149 | .208 | .269 |
Carter Jensen | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | .204 | .245 | .469 |
Michael Massey | 0-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | .167 | .231 | .250 |
Jonathan India | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .167 | .327 | .310 |
Jac Caglianone | 3-3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | .275 | .362 | .392 |
Tyler Tolbert | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Lane Thomas | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | .167 | .306 | .200 |
Kyle Isbel | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .317 | .391 | .488 |
Starling Marte | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .211 | .211 | .316 |
Detroit Tigers
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kevin McGonigle | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 | .313 | .421 | .484 |
Gleyber Torres | 3-4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .234 | .351 | .297 |
Colt Keith | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .310 | .344 | .431 |
Riley Greene | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .227 | .320 | .333 |
Spencer Torkelson | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | .196 | .369 | .235 |
Kerry Carpenter | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .196 | .300 | .392 |
Matt Vierling | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .174 | .200 | .348 |
Zach McKinstry | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .209 | .261 | .326 |
Wenceel Perez | 1-1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .091 | .167 | .364 |
Javier Baez | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .295 | .319 | .455 |
Jake Rogers | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .071 | .125 | .143 |
Kansas City Royals
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seth Lugo | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 92-61 | 1.48 | 92 |
Daniel Lynch IV | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-3 | 1.35 | 4 |
Eli Morgan | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20-12 | 1.50 | 20 |
Detroit Tigers
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jack Flaherty | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 97-53 | 4.05 | 97 |
Tyler Holton | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14-9 | 0.00 | 14 |
Kyle Finnegan | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16-12 | 0.00 | 16 |
Kenley Jansen | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20-15 | 1.93 | 20 |
H2H / Season Series
KC5–2
DET

DET4–5
KC

DET2–3
KC

DET2–1
KC

DET4–3
KC

KC3–6
DET

KC5–1
DET

KC4–3
DET

DET10–9
KC

DET2–1
KC

Last 5 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21 | vs DET | W5–2 |
| Aug 20 | vs ATH | W6–2 |
| Aug 19 | vs ATH | W9–7 |
| Aug 18 | vs ATH | W4–3 |
| Aug 17 | vs ATH | W9–5 |
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21 | @ KC | L2–5 |
| Aug 19 | @ PIT | L3–4 |
| Aug 18 | @ PIT | L1–4 |
| Aug 17 | @ PIT | W8–5 |
| Aug 16 | vs CHW | L5–7 |
Standings
American League
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | DIFF | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Rays | 76 | 52 | .594 | - | +43 | L2 |
2 White Sox | 67 | 61 | .523 | 9 | +47 | W1 |
3 Astros | 65 | 64 | .504 | 11.5 | -42 | W1 |
4 Yankees | 73 | 56 | .566 | 3.5 | +95 | L1 |
5 Red Sox | 69 | 59 | .539 | 7 | +97 | W1 |
6 Rangers | 64 | 65 | .496 | 12.5 | -45 | W2 |
7 Blue Jays | 64 | 67 | .489 | 13.5 | -50 | W1 |
8 Twins | 63 | 66 | .488 | 13.5 | -45 | L1 |
9 Guardians | 63 | 66 | .488 | 13.5 | -15 | W2 |
10 Orioles | 62 | 67 | .481 | 14.5 | -34 | W1 |
11 Tigers | 61 | 67 | .477 | 15 | +79 | L3 |
12 Mariners | 61 | 68 | .473 | 15.5 | -45 | W1 |
13 Royals | 56 | 74 | .431 | 21 | -97 | W6 |
14 Angels | 51 | 78 | .395 | 25.5 | -71 | L1 |
15 Athletics | 49 | 80 | .380 | 27.5 | -189 | L5 |
National League
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | DIFF | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Brewers | 81 | 49 | .623 | - | +163 | W3 |
2 Dodgers | 78 | 51 | .605 | 2.5 | +146 | W4 |
3 Braves | 75 | 55 | .577 | 6 | +108 | L2 |
4 Cubs | 74 | 55 | .574 | 6.5 | +99 | L2 |
5 Phillies | 71 | 58 | .550 | 9.5 | +16 | W7 |
6 Padres | 69 | 60 | .535 | 11.5 | +7 | W1 |
7 Diamondbacks | 68 | 61 | .527 | 12.5 | +13 | W2 |
8 Cardinals | 66 | 64 | .508 | 15 | +9 | L1 |
9 Marlins | 65 | 64 | .504 | 15.5 | +15 | W1 |
10 Pirates | 63 | 67 | .485 | 18 | +30 | L1 |
11 Reds | 61 | 68 | .473 | 19.5 | -98 | L2 |
12 Nationals | 61 | 69 | .469 | 20 | +16 | L2 |
13 Mets | 58 | 71 | .450 | 22.5 | -44 | L1 |
14 Giants | 52 | 76 | .406 | 28 | -78 | L2 |
15 Rockies | 50 | 78 | .391 | 30 | -130 | L4 |
About the Game
The Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers game is final on April 15, 2026 at 6:40 PM EDT at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The final score is Kansas City Royals 1, Detroit Tigers 2.
Follow the game situation, inning scores, batting production and pitching statistics throughout the matchup.
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KC
VS

DET
Pitchers

Seth Lugo

Daniel Lynch IV

Eli Morgan
Catchers

Salvador Perez
Infielders

Maikel Garcia

Bobby Witt Jr.

Vinnie Pasquantino

Michael Massey

Jonathan India
Outfielders

Jac Caglianone

Lane Thomas

Kyle Isbel

Starling Marte
Designated Hitters

Carter Jensen
Other Players

Tyler Tolbert
Pitchers

Jack Flaherty

Tyler Holton

Kyle Finnegan

Kenley Jansen
Catchers

Jake Rogers
Infielders

Kevin McGonigle

Gleyber Torres

Spencer Torkelson

Zach McKinstry

Javier Baez
Outfielders

Riley Greene

Kerry Carpenter

Matt Vierling

Wenceel Perez
Designated Hitters

Colt Keith

Royals
VS

Tigers
Batting
130
Team Games Played
128
4351
At Bats
4322
1069
Hits
1047
521
Runs Batted In
552
132
Home Runs
152
98
Stolen Bases
36
.246
Batting Average
.242
546
Runs
579
232
Doubles
196
18
Triples
26
1733
Total Bases
1751
405
Walks
458
1018
Strikeouts
1094
.314
On Base Percentage
.319
.398
Slugging Percentage
.405
.712
OBP Pct + SLG Pct
.724
130
Games Played
128
130
Games Started
128
46
Hit By Pitch
48
0.0
Wins Above Replacement
0.0
0.0
Offensive Wins Above Replacement
0.0
28
Caught Stealing
18
1
Is Qualified
1
555.7
Runs Created
568.9
4.3
Runs Created Per 27 Outs
4.5
.083
Walks Per Plate Appearance
.094
0.40
Walk To Strikeout Ratio
0.42
.153
Isolated Power
.163
.262
Secondary Average
.273
3.81
Pitches Per Plate Appearance
3.92
382
Extra Base Hits
374
4867
Plate Appearances
4876
33.0
At Bats Per Home Run
28.4
22
Sacrifice Hit
6
41
Sacrifice Flies
37
Pitching
130
Team Games Played
128
52
Quality Starts
48
56
Wins
61
74
Losses
67
32
Saves
26
62
Holds
60
1127
Hits
982
602
Earned runs
448
161
Home Runs
130
483
Walks
395
949
Strikeouts
1047
7.5
Strikeouts Per 9 Innings
8.3
147.3
Pitches Per Start
141.7
1.41
Walks Plus Hits Per Inning Pitched
1.21
4.74
Earned Run Average
3.56
74
Losses
67
1142.1
Innings pitched
1133.1
.431
Win Percentage
.477
55
Save Opportunities
54
.259
Opponent Batting Average
.231
.337
Opponent's On-base pct.
.303
.433
Opponent's Slugging pct.
.377
.770
Opponent's OPB Pct + SLG Pct
.680
4359
At Bats
4248
236
Doubles
192
20
Triples
18
48
Batters Hit
55
64
Stolen Bases
70
130
Games Played
128
2
Complete Games
0
7
Shutouts
14
46
Wild Pitches
28
612
Runs Batted In
477
2
Balks
3
1142.1
Innings pitched
1133.1
7.5
Strikeouts Per 9 Innings
8.3
33
Caught Stealing
25
130
Games Started
128
0.0
Wins Above Replacement
0.0
1
Is Qualified
1
643
Runs
500
602
Earned Runs
448
1886
Total Bases
1600
Fielding
130
Team Games Played
128
1142
Full Innings
1133
4666
Total Chances
4590
3427
Putouts
3400
1183
Assists
1131
56
Errors
59
232
Double Plays
196
0.988
Fielding Percentage
0.987
36.3
Range Factor
36.0
0.0
Zone Rating
0.0
130
Games Played
128
0
Games Started
0
0.0
Defensive Wins Above Replacement
0.0
1
Qualified
1
vs ATH
@ PIT
vs CHW























