Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals Game Summary
A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Linescore
Runs by inning with final runs, hits and errors.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| KC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 3 | 5 | 0 |
W: Michael Wacha
L: Drew Anderson
SV: Craig Kimbrel
Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base
| Inning | DET R | H | E | Left On Base | KC R | H | E | Left On Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2nd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3rd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 5th | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Game Highlights
Saved YouTube results followed by official MLB recaps, condensed games and key plays.
Official MLB Condensed Game: DET@KC - 8/22/26 00:10:04
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Salvador Perez's solo home run (17) 00:00:21
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Kyle Isbel's solo home run (6) 00:00:19
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Hao-Yu Lee crushes 446-foot home run 00:00:33
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Michael Wacha fans six against the Tigers 00:01:17
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Craig Kimbrel earns first save since 2024 00:00:29
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Hao-Yu Lee's solo home run (7) 00:00:23
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Drew Anderson strikes out Salvador Perez 00:00:11
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Jac Caglianone scores on wild pitch 00:00:06
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Michael Wacha strikes out Spencer Torkelson 00:00:07
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Strike 3 overturned following ABS challenge 00:00:23
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Data Viz: Salvador Perez's 424-ft. home run 00:00:30
Watch on MLB.com →Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateAugust 22, 2026
Time7:15 PM ET
VenueKauffman Stadium
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 2 of 3
Day/Nightnight
Attendance23,156
Game Duration2h 6m
First Pitch2026-08-22T23:15:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedAug 23, 2026
Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers
DETDrew Anderson
Stats4-5 · ERA 4.09 · 91 SO · WHIP 1.29 · 81.1 IP
KCMichael Wacha
Stats7-8 · ERA 3.49 · 126 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 162.2 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Detroit SportsNet
TV · EN · away · Streaming
Royals.TV
TV · EN · home · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · EN · home · Streaming
WXYT 97.1 FM
FM · EN · away · Streaming
Royals Radio Network
AM · EN · home
Scoring Plays
Every run-scoring play in game order.
Bottom 3 · Home Run0-1
Kyle Isbel homers (6) on a fly ball to right field.
Bottom 4 · Home Run0-2
Salvador Perez homers (17) on a fly ball to center field.
Top 5 · Home Run1-2
Hao-Yu Lee homers (7) on a fly ball to left center field.
Bottom 6 · Flyout1-3
Nick Loftin flies out to right fielder Zach McKinstry in foul territory.
Detroit Tigers Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin McGonigle#7 | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Gleyber Torres#25 | 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Colt Keith#33 | DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Dillon Dingler#13 | C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Zach McKinstry#39 | RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Brett Callahan#34 | LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Spencer Torkelson#20 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Max Clark#15 | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Hao-Yu Lee#50 | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Drew Anderson#38 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 75 / 53 |
Drew Sommers#51 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 21 / 18 |
Tanner Rainey#56 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 / 9 |
Kansas City Royals Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter Jensen#22 | C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Bobby Witt Jr.#7 | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Jac Caglianone#14 | RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Salvador Perez#13 | DH | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Vinnie Pasquantino#9 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Nick Loftin#12 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Michael Massey#19 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Tyler Tolbert#2 | LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Kyle Isbel#28 | CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alex Lange#56 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 / 7 |
Craig Kimbrel#26 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20 / 14 |
Michael Wacha#52 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 96 / 64 |
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More MLB Games on August 22, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sat, Aug 22
1:35 PM ET
|
Final |
SportsnetTVA SportsYES
|
TOR: Dylan Cease
8-5 · ERA 2.37 · 209 SO · WHIP 1.06 · 144.1 IP
NYY: Ryan Weathers
5-8 · ERA 3.60 · 143 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 137.1 IP
|
Yankee Stadium |
||
|
Sat, Aug 22
2:10 PM ET
|
1-4
|
Final |
BravesVisionBrewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook
|
ATL: Martín Pérez
8-8 · ERA 3.12 · 85 SO · WHIP 1.21 · 115.1 IP
MIL: Logan Henderson
8-2 · ERA 2.60 · 79 SO · WHIP 0.89 · 69.1 IP
|
American Family Field |
|
|
Sat, Aug 22
4:10 PM ET
|
Final |
FS1Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & GarciaNationals.TV
|
WSH: Jake Irvin
2-8 · ERA 5.82 · 76 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 77.1 IP
MIA: Eury Pérez
7-9 · ERA 3.17 · 137 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 127.2 IP
|
loanDepot park |
||
|
Sat, Aug 22
6:05 PM ET
|
Final |
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365NBCSP
|
STL: Quinn Mathews
0-2 · ERA 6.43 · 13 SO · WHIP 1.79 · 14.0 IP
PHI: Andrew Painter
3-8 · ERA 6.04 · 79 SO · WHIP 1.48 · 92.1 IP
|
Citizens Bank Park |
||
|
Sat, Aug 22
7:05 PM ET
|
3-0
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoRangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
|
LAA: Ryan Johnson
3-7 · ERA 5.75 · 50 SO · WHIP 1.43 · 67.1 IP
TEX: Cody Bradford
0-2 · ERA 3.05 · 13 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 20.2 IP
|
Globe Life Field |
|
|
Sat, Aug 22
7:05 PM ET
|
2-3
|
Final |
MASNRays.TV
|
TB: Shane McClanahan
9-6 · ERA 3.10 · 99 SO · WHIP 1.12 · 107.1 IP
BAL: Brandon Young
9-3 · ERA 3.50 · 99 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 123.1 IP
|
Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
|
|
Sat, Aug 22
7:10 PM ET
|
4-3
|
Final |
NBCSCASpace City Home Network
|
ATH: Jacob Lopez
5-4 · ERA 4.98 · 90 SO · WHIP 1.48 · 94.0 IP
HOU: Hunter Brown
3-3 · ERA 3.51 · 76 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 74.1 IP
|
Daikin Park |
|
|
Sat, Aug 22
7:10 PM ET
|
10-5
|
Final |
Chicago Sports NetworkSNY
|
NYM: Christian Scott
4-3 · ERA 3.73 · 111 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 89.1 IP
CWS: Luis Castillo
4-10 · ERA 5.19 · 105 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 118.0 IP
|
Rate Field |
|
|
Sat, Aug 22
7:15 PM ET
|
4-5
|
Final |
FOX / FOX ONE
|
CHC: David Peterson
7-7 · ERA 5.17 · 103 SO · WHIP 1.50 · 118.1 IP
SEA: Kade Anderson
0-0 · ERA 4.76 · 5 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 5.2 IP
|
T-Mobile Park |
|
|
Sat, Aug 22
7:15 PM ET
|
Final |
FOX / FOX ONE
|
PIT: Jared Jones
2-5 · ERA 4.76 · 77 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 68.0 IP
LAD: Tarik Skubal
8-7 · ERA 2.91 · 146 SO · WHIP 0.95 · 120.2 IP
|
UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
||
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Sat, Aug 22
7:15 PM ET
|
1-3
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNetRoyals.TV
|
DET: Drew Anderson
4-5 · ERA 4.09 · 91 SO · WHIP 1.29 · 81.1 IP
KC: Michael Wacha
7-8 · ERA 3.49 · 126 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 162.2 IP
|
Kauffman Stadium |
|
|
Sat, Aug 22
7:15 PM ET
|
Final |
FOX / FOX ONE
|
SF: Blade Tidwell
0-0 · ERA 3.58 · 27 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 32.2 IP
BOS: Patrick Sandoval
1-2 · ERA 4.54 · 41 SO · WHIP 1.76 · 39.2 IP
|
Fenway Park |
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|
Sat, Aug 22
8:10 PM ET
|
Final |
Guardians.TV Presented by ProgressiveRockies.TV
|
CLE: Tanner Bibee
5-13 · ERA 3.97 · 123 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 156.1 IP
COL: Gabriel Hughes
0-5 · ERA 6.54 · 35 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 42.2 IP
|
Coors Field |
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Sat, Aug 22
8:10 PM ET
|
11-5
|
Final |
DBACKS.TVReds.TV
|
CIN: Rhett Lowder
5-8 · ERA 5.13 · 83 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 107.0 IP
AZ: Michael Soroka
8-4 · ERA 3.40 · 91 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 95.1 IP
|
Chase Field |
|
|
Sat, Aug 22
8:40 PM ET
|
5-7
|
Final |
KFMB 8.1 (CBS)Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego HealthTV Azteca
|
MIN: Dean Kremer
2-4 · ERA 5.22 · 58 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 58.2 IP
SD: Casey Mize
5-7 · ERA 3.44 · 95 SO · WHIP 1.09 · 104.2 IP
|
Petco Park |
Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals?
The listed start time is 7:15 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals on?
The current TV listing is Detroit SportsNet, Royals.TV. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Drew Anderson and Michael Wacha. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Kauffman Stadium.