The Detroit Tigers took on the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on August 22, 2025. The Tigers came out on top with a 7-5 win. This victory improved their record to 77-53, keeping them in first place in the AL Central.

Kyle Finnegan was the winning pitcher for the Tigers, pitching two scoreless innings. Zach McKinstry made a difference with his performance, hitting a home run and a triple. Riley Greene also contributed with a two-run homer, helping the Tigers secure the win.

The Royals jumped ahead in the third inning, scoring three runs. Vinnie Pasquantino hit a home run, bringing in two runs. The Tigers responded with one run in the same inning. The game stayed close until the sixth inning when the Tigers scored two more runs. In the seventh, the Tigers scored four runs, taking a 7–3 lead. The Royals tried to catch up in the ninth with two runs but fell short.

For the Tigers, Zach McKinstry had a strong game. He collected three hits, including a triple and a home run. McKinstry also drove in one run and scored twice. Riley Greene added a home run and two RBIs to help the Tigers secure the win.

On the Royals’ side, Vinnie Pasquantino made an impact with a home run and two RBIs. He had two hits in five at-bats. Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez also contributed with an RBI each for the Royals.

Kyle Finnegan was the winning pitcher for the Tigers. He pitched two innings, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out one. Bailey Falter took the loss for the Royals, giving up four runs on six hits in two innings of work.

What’s Next

The Tigers’ win over the Royals moved them to a record of 77-53. This keeps them in 1st place in the Central Division. The Tigers have shown strong performance this season. The Royals now have a record of 66-63. They remain in 2nd place in the Central Division. The gap between the two teams has widened with this game.

The Kansas City Royals will continue their series against the Detroit Tigers. Their next game is on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 6:10 PM. They will play at Comerica Park in Detroit. The series wraps up on Sunday, August 24, with a game at 1:40 PM.

The Detroit Tigers will also face the Royals next at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The game starts at 6:10 PM at Comerica Park. They will end their current series with the Royals on Sunday before traveling to play the Athletics starting on Monday, August 25.

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