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 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.
Every player rated
Chirp Rating, 3.0 to 10.0- 18.0
Michael WachaSP2 H - 27.8Michael Massey2B1 H1 R3 RBI
- 37.6Bobby Witt Jr.SS1 H1 R2 RBI
- 47.3Carter JensenC1 H1 R
- 57.2Maikel Garcia3B1 H1 R
- 67.1
Riley GreeneLF1 H1 RBI - 77.1Ty MaddenRP2 H3 R1 HR
- 86.7Kerry CarpenterRF1 H
- 96.7Tyler HoltonRP1 H
- 106.7Steven CruzRP
- 116.6Kevin McGonigleSS1 H1 R
- 126.5Spencer Torkelson1B1 H
Team stats
DETKC 
Player of the game
Michael Wacha
KC · 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K
Win probability
100%KC finalTap or hover the line to see the play. Dots mark the biggest swings.
Play by play
- Top 9th
Struck out swinging
McKinstry struck out swinging.
Z. McKinstry · 0-3
- Top 9th
Struck out looking
Torkelson struck out looking.
S. Torkelson · 1-4
- Top 9th
Pérez grounded out to second
Pérez grounded out to second.
W. Perez · 0-3
- Top 9th
Cruz relieved Strahm
- Top of the 9th inning
- Bot 8th
Grounded out to first
Pasquantino grounded out to first.
V. Pasquantino · 1-4
- Bot 8th
Grounded out to shortstop
Witt Jr. grounded out to shortstop.
B. Witt Jr. · 1-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI
- Bot 8th
Lined out to third
Garcia lined out to third.
M. Garcia · 1-3
- Bot 8thDET
Lee at third base
Lee at third base.
- Bottom of the 8th inning
- Top 8th
Flied out to right
Dingler flied out to right.
D. Dingler · 0-4
- RUN SCORESTop 8th
Doubled to center, McGonigle scored
R. Greene · 1-3, 1 RBI
Greene doubled to center, McGonigle scored.
DET 1 - 5 KC - Top 8th
Flied out to right
Lee flied out to right.
H. Lee · 0-1
- Top 8thDET
Lee hit for Keith
- Top 8th
Struck out swinging
Vierling struck out swinging.
M. Vierling · 0-4
- Top 8th
Singled to left
McGonigle singled to left.
K. McGonigle · 1-3
- Top 8th
Strahm relieved Wacha
- Top of the 8th inning
- Bot 7th
Lined out to pitcher
Isbel lined out to pitcher.
K. Isbel · 0-3
- Bot 7th
Flied out to center
Massey flied out to center.
M. Massey · 1-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI
- Bot 7th
Flied out to right
Thomas flied out to right.
L. Thomas · 0-3
- Bottom of the 7th inning
- Top 7th
Fouled out to third
Rogers fouled out to third.
J. Rogers · 0-3
- Top 7th
Grounded out to shortstop
McKinstry grounded out to shortstop.
Z. McKinstry · 0-3
- Top 7th
Flied out to right
Torkelson flied out to right.
S. Torkelson · 1-4
Season seriesKC 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