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    Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals

    DET
    Detroit TigersTigersDET
    18-22, 6-16 Away
    1
    18-22, 6-16 Away
    Final
    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    19-21, 13-9 Home
    5
    19-21, 13-9 Home
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    Team Leaders

    Game Information

    Kauffman Stadium
    Kauffman Stadium
    7:10 PM, May 9, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Attendance: 26,724
    Game Time:2:04
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Gabe Morales
    • First Base Umpire - Emil Jimenez
    • Second Base Umpire - Mike Muchlinski
    • Third Base Umpire - Dexter Kelley

    KC wins 2-1

    • Tigers
      3
    • Royals
      4
    Game 1
    5/8
    • Tigers
      1
    • Royals
      5
    Game 2
    5/9
    • Tigers
      6
    • Royals
      3
    Game 3
    5/10

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland2221.512-W1
    Chicago1921.4751.5W2
    Detroit1922.4632W1
    Kansas City1922.4632L1
    Minnesota1823.4393W2
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