Game 48 Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals, at Kauffman Stadium, May 21, 2024 7:40 p.m. EST

[byco42]

Detroit Tigers (23-24) 4th ALC 7.5 GB Last 10 (4-6) L2
Casey Mize R 1-2 3.50 ERA

Confirmed Lineup

1. LF Riley Greene L
2. DH Mark Canha R
3. CF Wenceel Perez S
4. RF Kerry Carpenter L
5. 3B Matt Vierling R
6. 2B Colt Keith L
7. 1B Spencer Torkelson R
8. SS Zach McKinstry L
9. C Carson Kelly R

Kansas City Royals (30-19) 2nd ALC 1.5 GB Last 10 (7-3) W4
Alec Marsh R 3-1 2.43 ERA

Confirmed Lineup

1. 3B Maikel Garcia R
2. SS Bobby Witt R
3. 1B Vinnie Pasquantino L
4. C Salvador Perez R
5. 2B Michael Massey L
6. DH Adam Frazier L
7. LF MJ Melendez L
8. RF Hunter Renfroe R
9. CF Kyle Isbel L

26% Precipitation 80° Wind 17 mph Out
LINE – O/U 9.0 Runs

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Tigers - Royals Player

 

[byco42]

Perhaps the most-memorable game I ever listened to on the radio outside of the pennant-clinching game in 1968. I was driving up north with my college girlfriend and we were riveted to the broadcast. LINK

 

[Mitchrapp]

Perhaps the most-memorable game I ever listened to on the radio outside of the pennant-clinching game in 1968. I was driving up north with my college girlfriend and we were riveted to the broadcast. LINK

Because of the quickness or the pitching duel or the fact we lost 1-0. I have to say 51,000 in attendance was impressive.

 

[byco42]

Because of the quickness or the pitching duel or the fact we lost 1-0. I have to say 51,000 in attendance was impressive.

Ernie and Paul called the game. Royals were a premier team; Tigers were not very good. The closeness of the game and that Fidrych was on the mound.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Ernie and Paul called the game. Royals were a premier team; Tigers were not very good. The closeness of the game and that Fidrych was on the mound.

The Bird was special. Stupid injury. Radio was the best at that time.. If we still had Ernie & Paul I'd listen now rather than watching.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/kerry-carpenter-continues-hot-hitting-ways-for-tigers

Kerry Carpenter putting charge in Tigers' lineup.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/reese-olson-hit-by-comebacker-exits-start-vs-royals

Reese Olson (hip) OK after comebacker, but 'blacked out' by impact.
Tigers official site

Unexpected Tigers rookie helping dig offense out of unthinkable rut

The 2024 season has not been particularly kind to the Tigers. While the performance from the pitching staff has been admirable, the offense as a whole has faile

motorcitybengals.com

Unexpected Tigers rookie helping dig offense out of unthinkable rut.
Rookie Wenceel Perez has been a beacon of hope in a struggling Tigers offense this year.
MCBTB

Bleacher Report got Tigers fans wrong: we're not depressed, just pissed off

We're mad as hell and we're not going to take it any more.

motorcitybengals.com

Bleacher Report got Tigers fans wrong: we're not depressed, just pissed off.
We're mad as hell and we're not going to take it any more.
MCBTB

 

[Mitchrapp]

That didn't like it was going that far kept on going. Leadoff triple and single for KC.

 

[Mitchrapp]

KC plays the right way.

 

[tigermud]

Hot garbage

 

[Mitchrapp]

2-0 early.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I tire of Petry.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Keith fumble, still had time bad throw. Noice.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Only 2 innings and yesterday I understand why KC is winning so many games.

 

[tomdalton22]

With this team, 5-0. That should be ballgame.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Mize is done.

 

[jas5lf]

Looks like another one in the loss column tonight. WTF with this team?

 

[Mitchrapp]

Not even two innings and they have 9 hits..

 

[Mitchrapp]

6-zip after two.

 

[jas5lf]

18-25 ince the 5-0 start.

 

[Mitchrapp]

18-25 ince the 5-0 start.

Only 24 losses.