Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
W: Nate Pearson
L: Drew Sommers
SV: Steven Cruz
Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base
| Inning | KC R | H | E | Left On Base | DET R | H | E | Left On Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2nd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3rd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4th | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 5th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 6th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8th | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Game Highlights
Saved YouTube results followed by official MLB recaps, condensed games and key plays.
YouTube Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals | SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS | MLB on NBC | 5/10/26
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Salvy Makes Royals HISTORY | Royals vs. Tigers Highlights 7/25/26
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Tigers vs. Royals Game Highlights (5/8/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Royals vs. Tigers Game Highlights (4/14/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →YouTube Tigers vs. Royals Game Highlights (5/10/26) | MLB Highlights
Watch on YouTube →Official MLB Michael Massey belts go-ahead homer in Royals' win 00:03:16
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Condensed Game: KC@DET - 7/26/26 00:14:05
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Michael Massey's go-ahead two-run home run (8) 00:00:31
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Lane Thomas leads it off with his 10th homer 00:00:28
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Dillon Dingler's two-run single 00:00:19
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Tigers score two runs on fielding error 00:00:28
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Luke Maile's RBI double 00:00:20
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Nick Loftin's slick sliding stop 00:00:22
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Nick Loftin scores on error 00:00:19
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Steven Cruz earns the save 00:00:29
Watch on MLB.com →Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateJuly 26, 2026
Time1:40 PM ET
VenueComerica Park
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 4 of 4
Day/Nightday
Attendance29,489
Game Duration3h 3m
First Pitch2026-07-26T17:42:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedAug 9, 2026
Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers Probable Pitchers
KCLuinder Avila
Stats5-3 · ERA 4.81 · 59 SO · WHIP 1.57 · 67.1 IP
DETFramber Valdez
Stats5-7 · ERA 4.53 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 113.1 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Detroit SportsNet
TV · EN · home · Streaming
Royals.TV
TV · EN · away · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · EN · away · Streaming
WXYT 97.1 FM
FM · EN · home · Streaming
LaZ WDTW 1310AM/107.9FM
AM · ES · home · Streaming
Royals Radio Network
AM · EN · away
Scoring Plays
Every run-scoring play in game order.
Top 1 · Home Run1-0
Lane Thomas homers (10) on a fly ball to right field.
Top 1 · Field Error2-0
Tyler Tolbert reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Hao-Yu Lee. Nick Loftin scores. Jac Caglianone to 3rd. Isaac Collins to 2nd.
Top 4 · Double3-0
Luke Maile doubles (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene. Tyler Tolbert scores.
Bottom 5 · Double3-2
Riley Greene doubles (23) on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas. Hao-Yu Lee scores. Colt Keith scores. Kevin McGonigle to 3rd.
Bottom 5 · Single3-4
Dillon Dingler singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas. Kevin McGonigle scores. Riley Greene scores.
Top 8 · Home Run5-4
Michael Massey homers (8) on a fly ball to right field. Isaac Collins scores.
Kansas City Royals Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lane Thomas#15 | CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Nick Loftin#12 | 3B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | Salvador Perez#13 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Jac Caglianone#14 | RF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Starling Marte#0 | DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Isaac Collins#1 | LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Tyler Tolbert#2 | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Carter Jensen#22 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Luke Maile#18 | C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Michael Massey#19 | 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Andrew Velazquez#45 | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
John Schreiber#46 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 / 7 |
Lucas Erceg#60 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 / 8 |
Luinder Avila#58 | 4.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 89 / 50 |
Matt Strahm#25 | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 / 15 |
Nate Pearson#61 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 / 9 |
Steven Cruz#64 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 22 / 16 |
Detroit Tigers Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colt Keith#33 | 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Kevin McGonigle#7 | SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Gleyber Torres#25 | DH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Riley Greene#31 | LF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Dillon Dingler#13 | C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Kerry Carpenter#30 | RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Ben Malgeri#53 | RF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Zach McKinstry#39 | RF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Spencer Torkelson#20 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | James Outman#43 | CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Hao-Yu Lee#50 | 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brenan Hanifee#75 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 / 8 |
Drew Sommers#51 | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22 / 18 |
Framber Valdez#59 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 97 / 57 |
Ty Madden#36 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30 / 16 |
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More MLB Games on July 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sun, Jul 26
12:15 PM ET
|
Final |
NBCSN / Peacock
|
CLE: Parker Messick
8-6 · ERA 2.59 · 122 SO · WHIP 1.04 · 125.1 IP
TB: Drew Rasmussen
9-5 · ERA 3.07 · 112 SO · WHIP 0.93 · 111.1 IP
|
Tropicana Field |
||
|
Sun, Jul 26
1:35 PM ET
|
Final |
DBACKS.TVNationals.TV
|
AZ: Kohl Drake
0-0 · ERA 5.00 · 6 SO · WHIP 1.44 · 9.0 IP
WSH: Miles Mikolas
3-7 · ERA 5.65 · 52 SO · WHIP 1.33 · 102.0 IP
|
Nationals Park |
||
|
Sun, Jul 26
1:35 PM ET
|
7-8
|
Final |
Marquee Sports NetworkSportsNet Pittsburgh
|
CHC: Jameson Taillon
2-6 · ERA 5.92 · 68 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 76.0 IP
PIT: Braxton Ashcraft
10-4 · ERA 4.05 · 135 SO · WHIP 1.19 · 122.1 IP
|
PNC Park |
|
|
Sun, Jul 26
1:35 PM ET
|
1-6
|
Final |
NESNSportsnetTVA Sports
|
TOR: Kevin Gausman
4-10 · ERA 4.51 · 123 SO · WHIP 1.27 · 121.2 IP
BOS: Ranger Suarez
4-3 · ERA 3.02 · 103 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 95.1 IP
|
Fenway Park |
|
|
Sun, Jul 26
1:35 PM ET
|
3-2
|
Final |
BravesVisionMASN
|
ATL: Reynaldo López
4-3 · ERA 3.64 · 66 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 71.2 IP
BAL: Shane Baz
4-9 · ERA 3.98 · 107 SO · WHIP 1.39 · 122.0 IP
|
Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
|
|
Sun, Jul 26
1:40 PM ET
|
3-8
|
Final |
SNYSportsNet LA
|
LAD: Emmet Sheehan
4-7 · ERA 4.95 · 104 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 92.2 IP
NYM: Freddy Peralta
5-9 · ERA 4.99 · 113 SO · WHIP 1.48 · 113.2 IP
|
Citi Field |
|
|
Sun, Jul 26
1:40 PM ET
|
5-3
|
Final |
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & GarciaPadres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health
|
SD: Walker Buehler
6-5 · ERA 5.13 · 91 SO · WHIP 1.41 · 100.0 IP
MIA: Janson Junk
4-6 · ERA 4.89 · 57 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 73.2 IP
|
loanDepot park |
|
|
Sun, Jul 26
1:40 PM ET
|
5-4
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNetRoyals.TV
|
KC: Luinder Avila
5-3 · ERA 4.81 · 59 SO · WHIP 1.57 · 67.1 IP
DET: Framber Valdez
5-7 · ERA 4.53 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 113.1 IP
|
Comerica Park |
|
|
Sun, Jul 26
2:10 PM ET
|
8-11
|
Final |
NBCSCATwins.TV Presented by Progressive
|
ATH: Jeffrey Springs
3-10 · ERA 6.23 · 86 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 104.0 IP
MIN: Connor Prielipp
3-5 · ERA 4.73 · 76 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 72.1 IP
|
Target Field |
|
|
Sun, Jul 26
2:10 PM ET
|
2-11
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookRockies.TV
|
COL: Kyle Freeland
2-10 · ERA 7.34 · 85 SO · WHIP 1.55 · 99.1 IP
MIL: Jacob Misiorowski
11-4 · ERA 1.58 · 185 SO · WHIP 0.75 · 120.0 IP
|
American Family Field |
|
|
Sun, Jul 26
2:10 PM ET
|
3-12
|
Final |
Chicago Sports NetworkSpace City Home Network
|
HOU: Ronel Blanco
0-1 · ERA 8.10 · 12 SO · WHIP 1.20 · 10.0 IP
CWS: Erick Fedde
5-6 · ERA 4.25 · 68 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 97.1 IP
|
Rate Field |
|
|
Sun, Jul 26
2:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365Reds.TV
|
CIN: Andrew Abbott
5-6 · ERA 3.85 · 94 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 117.0 IP
STL: Kyle Leahy
7-4 · ERA 3.55 · 88 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 101.1 IP
|
Busch Stadium |
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Sun, Jul 26
2:35 PM ET
|
6-4
|
Final |
Mariners.TVRangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
|
SEA: Logan Gilbert
8-6 · ERA 3.44 · 133 SO · WHIP 0.99 · 125.2 IP
TEX: Jacob deGrom
7-6 · ERA 3.67 · 132 SO · WHIP 1.07 · 110.1 IP
|
Globe Life Field |
|
|
Sun, Jul 26
4:05 PM ET
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoNBCS BA
|
LAA: José Soriano
9-6 · ERA 3.29 · 127 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 123.0 IP
SF: Carson Whisenhunt
2-1 · ERA 4.60 · 13 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 15.2 IP
|
Oracle Park |
||
|
Sun, Jul 26
7:20 PM ET
|
Final |
NBC/Peacock
|
NYY: Will Warren
7-5 · ERA 4.41 · 102 SO · WHIP 1.41 · 102.0 IP
PHI: Cristopher Sánchez
13-4 · ERA 2.73 · 157 SO · WHIP 1.20 · 138.2 IP
|
Citizens Bank Park |
Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers?
The listed start time is 1:40 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers 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 Luinder Avila and Framber Valdez. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Comerica Park.