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Detroit Tigers
18-22  ·  4th AL Central
1 5
Final
Kansas City Royals
19-21  ·  5th AL Central
Sat, May 09, 2026
Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 82°
HP Ump: Gabe Morales (Home Plate)
W: Michael Wacha
L: Burch Smith
Team 123456789 RHE
DET 000000010 141
KC 20030000 561
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Kevin McGonigleSS 1-3 1 .333
Matt VierlingCF 0-4 1 .000
Colt Keith3B 0-3 2 .000
Hao-Yu Lee3B 0-1 .000
Riley GreeneLF 1-3 111 .333
Dillon DinglerDH 0-4 .000
Kerry CarpenterRF 1-1 1.000
Wenceel PérezRF 0-3 1 .000
Spencer Torkelson1B 1-4 2 .250
Zach McKinstry2B 0-3 11 .000
Jake RogersC 0-3 1 .000
Burch SmithP 0-0
Tyler HoltonP 0-0
Ty MaddenP 0-0
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Burch Smith 0.13200 11-8180.00
Tyler Holton 1.21000 13-110.00
Ty Madden 6.02325 87-534.50
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Maikel Garcia3B 1-3 1 1 .333
Bobby Witt Jr.SS 1-4 1 1 2 .250
Vinnie Pasquantino1B 1-4 1 .250
Salvador PerezDH 0-3 2 .000
Carter JensenC 1-2 1 1 .500
Jac CaglianoneRF 1-3 1 1 .333
Lane ThomasLF 0-3 1 .000
Michael Massey2B 1-3 1 1 3 .333
Kyle IsbelCF 0-3 .000
Michael WachaP 0-0
Matt StrahmP 0-0
Steven CruzP 0-0
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Michael Wacha 7.02026 89-540.00
Matt Strahm 1.02101 18-129.00
Steven Cruz 1.00002 15-100.00
DET
AWAY · HOME
KC
4
Hits
6
0
Home Runs
2
.241
AVG
.241
.323
OBP
.319
.388
SLG
.393
.711
OPS
.712
1
Runs
5
2
2B
2
0
3B
0
1
SB
0
6
TB
14
14
LOB
6
35
PA
30
3.93
ERA
4.23
5
K
9
2
BB
2
6
H Allowed
4
1.31
WHIP
1.35
5
Runs
1
1
HBP
0
30
BF
35
111
Pitches
122
72
Strikes
76
Top Performers
Michael Wacha
7.0 IP · 6 K · 0 ER · 89 P
Ty Madden
6.0 IP · 5 K · 3 ER · 87 P
Michael Massey
1-3 1 HR 3 RBI · 1 R
Play by Play
  • Zach McKinstry strikes out swinging.
    Zach McKinstry vs Steven Cruz
  • Spencer Torkelson called out on strikes.
    Spencer Torkelson vs Steven Cruz
  • Wenceel Pérez grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Wenceel Pérez vs Steven Cruz
  • Top 9th
  • Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Ty Madden
  • Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Ty Madden
  • Maikel Garcia lines out to third baseman Hao-Yu Lee.
    Maikel Garcia vs Ty Madden
  • Bottom 8th
  • Dillon Dingler flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
    Dillon Dingler vs Matt Strahm
  • Riley Greene doubles (12) on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Kevin McGonigle scores.
    Riley Greene vs Matt Strahm
  • Hao-Yu Lee flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
    Hao-Yu Lee vs Matt Strahm
  • Matt Vierling strikes out swinging.
    Matt Vierling vs Matt Strahm
  • Kevin McGonigle singles on a line drive to left fielder Lane Thomas.
    Kevin McGonigle vs Matt Strahm
  • Top 8th
  • Kyle Isbel lines out to pitcher Ty Madden.
    Kyle Isbel vs Ty Madden
  • Michael Massey flies out to center fielder Matt Vierling.
    Michael Massey vs Ty Madden
  • Lane Thomas flies out to right fielder Wenceel Pérez.
    Lane Thomas vs Ty Madden
  • Bottom 7th
  • Jake Rogers pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia in foul territory.
    Jake Rogers vs Michael Wacha
  • Zach McKinstry grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Zach McKinstry vs Michael Wacha
  • Spencer Torkelson flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
    Spencer Torkelson vs Michael Wacha
  • Top 7th
  • Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
    Jac Caglianone vs Ty Madden
  • Carter Jensen lines out to third baseman Colt Keith.
    Carter Jensen vs Ty Madden
  • Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
    Salvador Perez vs Ty Madden
  • Bottom 6th
  • Wenceel Pérez called out on strikes.
    Wenceel Pérez vs Michael Wacha
  • Dillon Dingler grounds out softly, pitcher Michael Wacha to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Riley Greene to 2nd.
    Dillon Dingler vs Michael Wacha
  • Carter Jensen challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Riley Greene walks.
    Riley Greene vs Michael Wacha
  • Colt Keith pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia.
    Colt Keith vs Michael Wacha
  • Top 6th
  • Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Ty Madden
  • Bobby Witt Jr. pops out to second baseman Zach McKinstry.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Ty Madden
  • Maikel Garcia walks.
    Maikel Garcia vs Ty Madden
  • Bottom 5th
  • Matt Vierling grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Matt Vierling vs Michael Wacha
  • Kevin McGonigle hit by pitch. Zach McKinstry to 2nd.
    Kevin McGonigle vs Michael Wacha
  • Jake Rogers flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
    Jake Rogers vs Michael Wacha
  • Zach McKinstry walks.
    Zach McKinstry vs Michael Wacha
  • Spencer Torkelson doubles (8) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Spencer Torkelson vs Michael Wacha
  • Wenceel Pérez flies out to left fielder Lane Thomas.
    Wenceel Pérez vs Michael Wacha
  • Top 5th
  • Kyle Isbel grounds out, shortstop Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
    Kyle Isbel vs Ty Madden
  • Michael Massey homers (3) on a fly ball to right center field. Carter Jensen scores. Jac Caglianone scores.
    Michael Massey vs Ty Madden
  • Lane Thomas strikes out swinging.
    Lane Thomas vs Ty Madden
  • Jac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to right fielder Wenceel Pérez. Carter Jensen to 3rd.
    Jac Caglianone vs Ty Madden
  • Carter Jensen walks.
    Carter Jensen vs Ty Madden
  • Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
    Salvador Perez vs Ty Madden
  • Bottom 4th
  • Dillon Dingler grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Dillon Dingler vs Michael Wacha
  • Riley Greene pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia.
    Riley Greene vs Michael Wacha
  • Colt Keith strikes out swinging.
    Colt Keith vs Michael Wacha
  • Top 4th
  • Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out, shortstop Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Ty Madden
  • Bobby Witt Jr. reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Kevin McGonigle.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Ty Madden
  • Maikel Garcia grounds out, third baseman Colt Keith to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
    Maikel Garcia vs Ty Madden
  • Bottom 3rd
  • Matt Vierling grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Matt Vierling vs Michael Wacha
  • Kevin McGonigle flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Zach McKinstry to 3rd.
    Kevin McGonigle vs Michael Wacha
  • Jake Rogers called out on strikes.
    Jake Rogers vs Michael Wacha
  • Zach McKinstry reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Zach McKinstry vs Michael Wacha
  • Top 3rd
  • Kyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Zach McKinstry to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
    Kyle Isbel vs Tyler Holton
  • Michael Massey grounds out to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
    Michael Massey vs Tyler Holton
  • Lane Thomas grounds out, third baseman Colt Keith to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
    Lane Thomas vs Tyler Holton
  • Bottom 2nd
  • Spencer Torkelson strikes out on a foul tip.
    Spencer Torkelson vs Michael Wacha
  • Kerry Carpenter singles on a ground ball to pitcher Michael Wacha, deflected by second baseman Michael Massey.
    Kerry Carpenter vs Michael Wacha
  • Dillon Dingler flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
    Dillon Dingler vs Michael Wacha
  • Riley Greene strikes out swinging.
    Riley Greene vs Michael Wacha
  • Top 2nd
  • Jac Caglianone grounds into a double play, second baseman Zach McKinstry to first baseman Spencer Torkelson to shortstop Kevin McGonigle to catcher Jake Rogers. Vinnie Pasquantino out at home. Jac Caglianone out at 1st.
    Jac Caglianone vs Tyler Holton
  • Carter Jensen doubles (3) on a ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd.
    Carter Jensen vs Tyler Holton
  • Salvador Perez flies out to right fielder Kerry Carpenter.
    Salvador Perez vs Burch Smith
  • Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kerry Carpenter.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Burch Smith
  • Bobby Witt Jr. hits an inside-the-park home run (5) on a line drive down the right-field line. Maikel Garcia scores.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Burch Smith
  • Maikel Garcia doubles (11) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Matt Vierling.
    Maikel Garcia vs Burch Smith
  • Bottom 1st
  • Colt Keith strikes out swinging.
    Colt Keith vs Michael Wacha
  • Matt Vierling grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Matt Vierling vs Michael Wacha
  • Kevin McGonigle grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Kevin McGonigle vs Michael Wacha
  • Top 1st
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Game Recap
Game recap
Witt hits inside-the-park HR ... on a ground ball
KANSAS CITY – Bobby Witt Jr. flew around the bases so fast it was only right he eventually took flight. The Royals speedster capped his electrifying two-run inside-the-park home run on Saturday night with his favorite way to slide into home plate: An all-out dive, arms and legs outstretched, landing
Highlights
Wacha dominates Tigers, Witt Jr. homers in 5-1 win
00:03:05
Condensed Game: DET@KC - 5/9/26
00:10:51
Bobby Witt Jr.'s inside-the-park home run (5)
00:00:31
Michael Wacha's seven scoreless innings
00:01:04
Michael Massey's three-run home run (3)
00:00:29