Detroit Tigers Begin Three-Game Road Trip Against Kansas City Royals

The Detroit Tigers continued their series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, with Javier Baez returning to play third base on Saturday and Tarik Skubal starting on the mound, aiming to extend the Tigers' five-game winning streak. The Tigers showcased strong performances recently, including Riley Greene's home run and solid pitching from Casey Mize and Skubal, who pitched a complete shutout in his last outing. The Royals countered with Michael Wacha on the mound, who is in the second year of a lucrative contract and has maintained a respectable ERA. Earlier in the series, Seth Lugo was reinstated to start for Kansas City, highlighting the Royals' efforts to stay competitive. The Tigers' lineup featured a mix of starters and bench players including Jake Rogers, Andy Ibanez, and Justyn-Henry Malloy, while the Royals relied on key players like Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia to challenge Detroit’s pitching. The matchup remains a key test for both teams as the Tigers look to build on their strong season record.