Game Details
- Matchup: Detroit Tigers (38-21) vs. Kansas City Royals (31-28)
- Date & Time: Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 2:10 PM ET
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Kansas City
Game Overview
The Detroit Tigers, riding a four-game winning streak, face off against the Kansas City Royals, who are looking to bounce back after splitting their last 10 games. The Tigers secured a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants, while the Royals salvaged their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a 3-2 victory.
Detroit has been dominant on the road, boasting a 16-12 away record, while Kansas City has been strong at home, going 18-11 at Kauffman Stadium.
Key Players to Watch
- Detroit Tigers:
- Spencer Torkelson – Leads the team with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs, ranking 12th in MLB for homers.
- Gleyber Torres – Batting .285, providing consistency in the lineup.
- Riley Greene – Power hitter with 12 home runs and 12 doubles, contributing to Detroit’s offensive firepower.
- Kansas City Royals:
- Bobby Witt Jr. – Batting .290, with 21 doubles, three triples, and five home runs.
- Salvador Perez – Veteran catcher with two home runs in his last 10 games, providing leadership.
- Maikel Garcia – Team-best .312 batting average, ranking 85th in MLB for RBIs.
Pitching Matchup
- Detroit Tigers:Casey Mize (6-1, 2.45 ERA, 41 K)
- Mize has been dominant, holding opponents to a 1.01 WHIP.
- He has recorded six quality starts this season and aims to extend Detroit’s winning streak.
- Kansas City Royals: Seth Lugo (0-0, 3.36 ERA, 29 K)
- Lugo has been solid, but is still searching for his first win of the season.
- He has allowed three earned runs or fewer in his last five starts.
Detroit has won 71.4% of games when favored this season, while Kansas City has won 50% of games as an underdog. The Tigers’ offensive depth and Mize’s pitching dominance make them slight favorites.
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers 8.5
Kansas City Royals – 166
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 31, 2025
