Detroit Tigers 2-5 Kansas City Royals
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Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City on Sat, 22 Aug 2026.
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Kansas City Royals beat Detroit Tigers 5-2
The Kansas City Royals took care of the Detroit Tigers 5-2 at Kauffman Stadium on Friday 21 August.
Noah Cameron got the win, Troy Melton took the loss and Nate Pearson earned the save.
Kyle Isbel went 2-for-4 with a homer and 2 RBI and Carter Jensen went 1-for-4 with a homer and 1 RBI.
Hits: DET 6, KC 11.
Kansas City Royals move to 56-74; Detroit Tigers fall to 61-67.
Attendance: 29,535.
Decisions
- Win: Noah Cameron
- Loss: Troy Melton
- Save: Nate Pearson
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Kansas City Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
Biggest moments
- Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to shortstop Kevin McGonigle. Vinnie Pasquantino scores.
- Kyle Isbel homers (5) on a fly ball to right center field.
- Kevin McGonigle singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Zach McKinstry scores.
- Carter Jensen homers (17) on a fly ball to center field.
- Colt Keith doubles (16) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
Questions
Who won Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals?
The Kansas City Royals, 5-2, on Sat, 22 Aug 2026.