Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals
Matchup Predictor
39.5
%
60.5
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Kauffman Stadium
7:40 PM, May 8, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Probable Pitchers
DETKC| Player | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 3.48 | 1.01 | 33.2 | 27 | 25 | 7 | 3 | |
| 3-1 | 3.32 | 1.13 | 40.2 | 27 | 42 | 19 | 3 |
Injury Report
Detroit Tigers| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2B | 10-Day IL | May 5 |
| 2B | Day-To-Day | May 5 |
| 2B | 7-Day IL | May 5 |
| SP | 7-Day IL | May 5 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 12 |
Kansas City Royals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 5 |
| SP | 15-Day IL | May 5 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 12 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | May 24 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
Team Stats
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Regular Season Series
DET leads 3-0
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 18 | 17 | .514 | - | L1 |
| Detroit | 18 | 18 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 16 | 18 | .471 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 15 | 19 | .441 | 2.5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 20 | .429 | 3 | W1 |
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