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    Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals

    DET
    Detroit TigersTigersDET
    18-21, 6-15 Away
    3
    18-21, 6-15 Away
    Final
    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    18-21, 12-9 Home
    4
    18-21, 12-9 Home
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    Game Information

    Kauffman Stadium
    Kauffman Stadium
    7:40 PM, May 8, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Attendance: 29,374
    Game Time:2:42
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Dexter Kelley
    • First Base Umpire - Gabe Morales
    • Second Base Umpire - Emil Jimenez
    • Third Base Umpire - Mike Muchlinski

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    Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights
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    KC leads 1-0

    • Tigers
      3
    • Royals
      4
    Game 1
    5/8
    • Tigers
      1
    • Royals
      5
    Game 2
    5/9
    • Tigers
    • Royals
    Game 3
    5/10
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    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland2120.512-L1
    Kansas City1921.4751.5W2
    Chicago1821.4622W1
    Detroit1822.4502.5L5
    Minnesota1723.4253.5W1
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