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Royals Play the Tigers After Witt's 4-Hit Game
Bobby Witt Jr. enters on a four-hit night as the Royals and Tigers meet in an AL Central game with both teams under .500.
The Kansas City Royals hosted the Detroit Tigers on Friday, following Bobby Witt's dominant four-hit performance against the Guardians on Thursday.
Entering the matchup, the Tigers hold an 18-20 record and second place in the Central, while the Royals sit at 17-21 and fourth in the division.
Kris Bubic takes the mound for Kansas City with a 3-1 record and 3.32 ERA, facing Detroit starter Keider Montero, who enters with a 2-2 record and 3.48 ERA.
Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with 19 RBIs, while Dillon Dingler paces the Tigers with 26 RBIs as both teams seek offensive production.
Both clubs face roster challenges, with numerous players including James McArthur and Beau Brieske placed on the 60-Day injured list, impacting depth as the season progresses.