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Seth Lugo and Chris Paddack are the projected starters when the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers square off on Friday at Kauffman Stadium.
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Royals vs. Tigers Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Friday, August 29, 2025 at 8:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: Watch on FDSKC, FDSDET
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Royals vs. Tigers Prediction
- Score Prediction: Royals 5, Tigers 4
- Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
- Win Probabilities: Royals 51%, Tigers 49%
Royals vs. Tigers Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2025 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8 | -154 | +129 | 10-8 KC |
| 8/23/2025 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -125 | +105 | 4-2 DET |
| 8/22/2025 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -159 | +133 | 7-5 DET |
| 6/1/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -164 | +138 | 1-0 DET |
| 5/31/2025 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8 | -193 | +161 | 1-0 KC |
| 5/30/2025 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -120 | +100 | 7-5 DET |
| 4/20/2025 | Tigers | -1.5 | 7 | -223 | +184 | 4-3 KC |
| 4/19/2025 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8 | -135 | +115 | 3-1 DET |
| 4/18/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 7.5 | -146 | +122 | 7-3 DET |
| 4/17/2025 | Tigers | -1.5 | 7.5 | -152 | +126 | 6-1 DET |
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.2 |
| HR | 15 |
| ERA | 4.34 |
| K/9 | 7 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr.’s .298 average leads the Royals this year. His resume also includes 19 homers and driven in 74 RBI.
- Of all batters in the majors, Witt’s home run total ranks him 62nd, and his RBI tally ranks him 33rd.
- Witt has collected a hit in 16 games in a row. In his last 10 outings he is batting .381 with three doubles, two home runs, three walks and seven RBIs.
- Maikel Garcia is hitting .297 with 32 doubles, five triples, 13 home runs and 50 walks.
- Garcia is 136th in homers and 74th in RBI on the year.
- Garcia heads into this matchup looking for his third game in a row with a hit. During his last five outings he is batting .200 with a home run, two walks and four RBIs.
- Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with 28 home runs and 94 runs batted in.
- Pasquantino will look to build on his two-game hitting in this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .238 with a double, a home run and five RBIs.
- Salvador Perez is batting .246 with 32 doubles, 23 home runs and 23 walks.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
Tigers Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.7 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 4.39 |
| K/9 | 8.7 |
Tigers Player Insights
- Riley Greene leads the squad with a batting average of .266, and leads the Tigers in home runs, with 32 and runs batted in with 99.
- In all of the big leagues, Greene is seventh in home runs and fifth in RBI.
- Gleyber Torres is batting .259 with 19 doubles, 14 home runs and 70 walks.
- Among all MLB hitters, Torres ranks 120th in home runs and 74th in RBI.
- Spencer Torkelson is hitting .240 with 25 doubles, a triple, 28 home runs and 58 walks.
- Zach McKinstry is batting .263 with 18 doubles, 10 triples, 11 home runs and 42 walks.
Tigers Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 23 | Royals | W 4-2 | Chris Paddack vs Michael Wacha |
| Aug. 24 | Royals | L 10-8 | Jack Flaherty vs Seth Lugo |
| Aug. 25 | @ Athletics | L 8-3 | Tarik Skubal vs J.T. Ginn |
| Aug. 26 | @ Athletics | L 7-6 | Charlie Morton vs Osvaldo Bido |
| Aug. 27 | @ Athletics | L 7-0 | Casey Mize vs Luis Morales |
| Aug. 29 | @ Royals | – | Chris Paddack vs Seth Lugo |
| Aug. 30 | @ Royals | – | Jack Flaherty vs Noah Cameron |
| Aug. 31 | @ Royals | – | Tarik Skubal vs Michael Wacha |
| Sept. 1 | Mets | – | Charlie Morton vs Sean Manaea |
| Sept. 2 | Mets | – | Casey Mize vs Nolan McLean |
| Sept. 3 | Mets | – | TBA vs TBA |
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