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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| KC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
W: Lucas Erceg
L: Brant Hurter
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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3rd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6th | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 7th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8th | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 9th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Game Highlights
Saved YouTube results followed by official MLB recaps, condensed games and key plays.
YouTube Tigers vs. Royals Game Highlights (5/9/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals | SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS | MLB on NBC | 5/10/26
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Tigers vs. Royals Game Highlights (5/10/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Royals vs. Tigers Game Highlights (4/18/25) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Tigers vs. Royals Highlights | 5/8/26
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Royals vs. Tigers Game Highlights (4/15/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Royals vs. Tigers Game Highlights (4/14/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Royals vs. Tigers Game Highlights (4/16/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Izzy's Night | Royals vs. Tigers Highlights 5/8/26
Watch on YouTube →Official MLB Kyle Isbel's walk-off hit gives the Royals a 4-3 win 00:03:12
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Condensed Game: DET@KC - 5/8/26 00:11:56
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Kyle Isbel's walk-off single 00:00:55
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Maikel Garcia's game-tying single 00:00:23
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Wenceel Pérez's RBI double 00:00:28
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Spencer Torkelson's RBI double 00:00:27
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Keider Montero's strong outing vs. Royals 00:00:44
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Kris Bubic's five strikeouts 00:00:39
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Kyle Isbel's RBI single 00:00:34
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Isaac Collins' RBI single 00:00:18
Watch on MLB.com →Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateMay 8, 2026
Time7:40 PM ET
VenueKauffman Stadium
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 1 of 3
Day/Nightnight
Attendance29,374
Game Duration2h 42m
First Pitch2026-05-08T23:41:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedAug 9, 2026
Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers
DETKeider Montero
Stats5-5 · ERA 3.15 · 60 SO · WHIP 0.99 · 94.1 IP
KCKris Bubic
Stats3-2 · ERA 4.11 · 51 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 50.1 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.
Top 2 · Grounded Into DP1-0
Spencer Torkelson grounds into a double play, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Riley Greene scores. Wenceel Pérez out at 2nd. Spencer Torkelson out at 1st.
Bottom 2 · Single1-1
Isaac Collins singles on a line drive to right fielder Wenceel Pérez. Jac Caglianone scores.
Top 6 · Double2-1
Wenceel Pérez doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Dillon Dingler scores.
Top 6 · Double3-1
Spencer Torkelson doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Wenceel Pérez scores.
Bottom 8 · Single3-2
Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to right fielder Wenceel Pérez. Michael Massey scores. Kyle Isbel to 3rd. Kyle Isbel advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by right fielder Wenceel Pérez.
Bottom 8 · Single3-3
Maikel Garcia singles on a line drive to center fielder Matt Vierling. Kyle Isbel scores.
Bottom 9 · Single3-4
Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene. Nick Loftin scores.
Detroit Tigers Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Vierling#8 | CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Kerry Carpenter#30 | RF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Kevin McGonigle#7 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Jahmai Jones#18 | DH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Colt Keith#33 | DH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Dillon Dingler#13 | C | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Riley Greene#31 | LF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Wenceel Pérez#46 | CF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Spencer Torkelson#20 | 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Hao-Yu Lee#50 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Zach McKinstry#39 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Zack Short#15 | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brant Hurter#48 | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30 / 19 |
Keider Montero#54 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 71 / 44 |
Kyle Finnegan#67 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 / 8 |
Tyler Holton#87 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 / 10 |
Kansas City Royals Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maikel Garcia#11 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bobby Witt Jr.#7 | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Vinnie Pasquantino#9 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Salvador Perez#13 | DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Carter Jensen#22 | C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Lane Thomas#15 | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Elias Díaz#43 | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Jac Caglianone#14 | RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Isaac Collins#1 | LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Michael Massey#19 | 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Nick Loftin#12 | PH | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Kyle Isbel#28 | CF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
John Schreiber#46 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 / 10 |
Kris Bubic#50 | 5.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 96 / 59 |
Lucas Erceg#60 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 / 7 |
Luinder Avila#58 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 / 12 |
Nick Mears#31 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 / 6 |
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More MLB Games on May 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fri, May 8
6:10 PM ET
|
10-0
|
Final |
Reds.TVSpace City Home Network
|
HOU: Mike Burrows
4-9 · ERA 5.99 · 75 SO · WHIP 1.55 · 94.2 IP
CIN: Nick Lodolo
3-2 · ERA 4.68 · 46 SO · WHIP 1.46 · 57.2 IP
|
Great American Ball Park |
|
|
Fri, May 8
6:40 PM ET
|
Final |
NBCSPRockies.TV
|
COL: Chase Dollander
3-3 · ERA 3.89 · 47 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 44.0 IP
PHI: Jesús Luzardo
7-4 · ERA 3.75 · 125 SO · WHIP 1.27 · 103.1 IP
|
Citizens Bank Park |
||
|
Fri, May 8
7:05 PM ET
|
4-3
|
Final |
MASNNBCSCA
|
ATH: Jacob Lopez
4-3 · ERA 7.04 · 42 SO · WHIP 1.84 · 53.2 IP
BAL: Kyle Bradish
5-9 · ERA 3.75 · 101 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 100.2 IP
|
Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
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Fri, May 8
7:07 PM ET
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoSN1
|
LAA: Reid Detmers
3-6 · ERA 4.13 · 117 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 104.2 IP
TOR: Dylan Cease
6-4 · ERA 2.56 · 148 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 98.1 IP
|
Rogers Centre |
||
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Fri, May 8
7:10 PM ET
|
Final |
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & GarciaNationals.TV
|
WSH: Foster Griffin
10-2 · ERA 2.77 · 109 SO · WHIP 1.02 · 110.1 IP
MIA: Robby Snelling
0-1 · ERA 5.40 · 2 SO · WHIP 1.80 · 5.0 IP
|
loanDepot park |
||
|
Fri, May 8
7:10 PM ET
|
0-2
|
Final |
NESNRays.TVWMOR
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TB: Jesse Scholtens
5-3 · ERA 3.82 · 30 SO · WHIP 1.27 · 37.2 IP
BOS: Connelly Early
7-5 · ERA 3.44 · 93 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 91.2 IP
|
Fenway Park |
|
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Fri, May 8
7:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Apple TV
|
MIN: Connor Prielipp
2-5 · ERA 5.00 · 71 SO · WHIP 1.37 · 66.2 IP
CLE: Parker Messick
7-5 · ERA 2.80 · 109 SO · WHIP 1.08 · 106.0 IP
|
Progressive Field |
||
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Fri, May 8
7:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookYES
|
NYY: Max Fried
4-3 · ERA 3.21 · 50 SO · WHIP 1.01 · 61.2 IP
MIL: Jacob Misiorowski
10-4 · ERA 1.62 · 167 SO · WHIP 0.76 · 111.0 IP
|
American Family Field |
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Fri, May 8
7:40 PM ET
|
3-4
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNetRoyals.TV
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DET: Keider Montero
5-5 · ERA 3.15 · 60 SO · WHIP 0.99 · 94.1 IP
KC: Kris Bubic
3-2 · ERA 4.11 · 51 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 50.1 IP
|
Kauffman Stadium |
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Fri, May 8
7:40 PM ET
|
12-8
|
Final |
Chicago Sports NetworkMariners.TVWCIU TV
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SEA: Emerson Hancock
6-4 · ERA 3.23 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.01 · 97.2 IP
CWS: Sean Burke
5-4 · ERA 3.56 · 106 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 98.2 IP
|
Rate Field |
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Fri, May 8
8:05 PM ET
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7-1
|
Final |
CW33Marquee Sports Network
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CHC: Ben Brown
4-2 · ERA 1.85 · 65 SO · WHIP 0.94 · 68.0 IP
TEX: Kumar Rocker
2-7 · ERA 3.95 · 74 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 84.1 IP
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Globe Life Field |
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Fri, May 8
9:40 PM ET
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Final |
DBACKS.TVWPIX
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NYM: Nolan McLean
6-5 · ERA 3.73 · 118 SO · WHIP 1.12 · 101.1 IP
AZ: Ryne Nelson
3-5 · ERA 4.97 · 62 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 83.1 IP
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Chase Field |
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Fri, May 8
9:45 PM ET
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Final |
Apple TV
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STL: Michael McGreevy
4-7 · ERA 3.01 · 66 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 101.2 IP
SD: Griffin Canning
1-6 · ERA 6.71 · 50 SO · WHIP 1.61 · 51.0 IP
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Petco Park |
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Fri, May 8
10:10 PM ET
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Final |
BravesVisionSportsNet LA
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ATL: Chris Sale
9-6 · ERA 2.27 · 112 SO · WHIP 1.12 · 95.0 IP
LAD: Emmet Sheehan
4-6 · ERA 4.91 · 86 SO · WHIP 1.27 · 77.0 IP
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UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
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Fri, May 8
10:15 PM ET
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Final |
KNTVNBCS BASportsNet Pittsburgh
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PIT: Carmen Mlodzinski
5-3 · ERA 3.24 · 62 SO · WHIP 1.35 · 77.2 IP
SF: Robbie Ray
8-6 · ERA 3.45 · 86 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 101.2 IP
|
Oracle 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 7:40 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 Keider Montero and Kris Bubic. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Kauffman Stadium.