DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on “Friday Night Baseball” today at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. First pitch for this matchup is 7:10 p.m. Eastern. Apple TV Plus is the only place you can watch this MLB game, and you can tune in for free.
“Friday Night Baseball” is a weekly doubleheader MLB showcase; in addition to the Tigers-Royals AL Central matchup, fans can also choose to watch the New York Mets battle the Atlanta Braves, which starts at 7:15 p.m. Eastern.
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Detroit Tigers
The Tigers (76-53) have won eight of their last 10 games and appear to be in firm control in the AL Central, leading the Royals by 9.5 games in the division.
Detroit is averaging 4.7 runs and has hit nine home runs in its last 10 games. The pitching staff has kept the Tigers close, earning a 2.57 ERA in that span.
The Tigers score the eighth-most runs in baseball, totaling 622. They are ranked 12th in batting average at .250 and average 1.3 home runs per game, which is ninth.
Tigers players to watch
Spencer Torkelson
Torkelson has tabbed 26 home runs and 68 RBI with a career campaign. He is batting .241 while posting a .808 OPS. Torkelson has four hits in his last five games, including two RBI
Riley Greene
Greene has tallied 29 home runs and 92 RBI with a .263 batting average and .820 OPS. He has mustered just two hits in his last five games including one home run and three RBI.
Zach McKinstry
McKinstry has 10 home runs and 40 RBI with a .259 batting average and .774 OPS. He has three hits in his last five games, including one triple and an RBI.
Kansas City Royals
The Royals (66-62) have also won eight of their last 10 games as they are making a fierce playoff push, trailing the Seattle Mariners by only two games for the final AL wildcard spot.
Kansas City has belted 19 home runs and averages 5.5 runs in the last 10 games. The pitching staff carries a 3.10 ERA in that span.
The Royals offense has shown vast improvement, but still rank 29th in runs with just 489, which averages out to 3.8 runs per game.
Royals players to watch
Salvador Perez
Perez has 22 home runs and 71 RBI with a .247 batting average and .742 OPS. He touts six hits in his last five games, including one home run and three RBI.
Bobby Witt Jr.
Witt has tallied 18 home runs and 69 RBI with a .295 batting average and .854 OPS. He takes a 10-game hitting streak into today’s matchup, including five multi-hit performances.
Maikel Garcia
Garcia has 12 home runs and 57 RBI with a .299 batting average and .827 OPS. He has five hits in his last five games.
Probable starters
KC Ryan Bergert (1-1, 2.75 ERA) vs. DET Casey Mize (12-4, 3.63)
Acquired in early August, Bergert has not allowed more than two earned runs in a single game since June 24. He has also struck out 15 batters in his last two appearances combined. The right-hander has 51 strikeouts with a 1.13 WHIP.
Mize has been a sensational second punch behind defending AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. Despite the strong overall numbers, the right-hander has allowed nine earned runs in his last three games, but Detroit still emerged victorious. Mize has 103 strikeouts with a 1.24 WHIP.
What are the latest odds for Tigers vs. Royals?
Moneyline: KC: (+123), DET: (-149)
Run line: KC: (+1.5), DET: (-1.5)
Over/Under: 8.5
Who is announcing Tigers vs. Royals on Apple TV Plus?
Alex Faust (play-by-play) and Ryan Spilborghs (analyst) will be the announcers while Tricia Whitaker reports from the field.
Here’s more details on how you can watch Friday Night Baseball:
- What: Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals
- When: Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
- Time: 7:10 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Comerica Park | Detroit, Mich.
- Only streaming option: Apple TV Plus (free trial)
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