Tigers 1 – 5 Royals

MLB · Sat, May 9 · Kauffman Stadium

Final

W: Michael Wacha · L: Burch Smith

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
DET	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	1
KC	2	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	–	5	6	1

Win probability

KC 100%KC 100%

DET 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Michael Wacha

7.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K, 2 BB, (W)

Michael Massey

1-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R

Bobby Witt Jr.

1-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

Key plays

▼ 1stBobby Witt Jr. hits an inside-the-park home run (5) on a line drive down the right-field line. Maikel Garcia scores.0–2 · 76%

▲ 3rdJake Rogers called out on strikes.0–2 · 72%

▲ 3rdKevin McGonigle flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Zach McKinstry to 3rd.0–2 · 76%

▼ 4thMichael Massey homers (3) on a fly ball to right center field. Carter Jensen scores. Jac Caglianone scores.0–5 · 95%

▲ 8thRiley Greene doubles (12) on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Kevin McGonigle scores.1–5 · 98%

Highlights (36)

▶ Wacha dominates Tigers, Witt Jr. homers in 5-1 win

00:03:05 · MLB video

▶ Condensed Game: DET@KC - 5/9/26

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▶ Bobby Witt Jr.'s inside-the-park home run (5)

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▶ Michael Wacha's seven scoreless innings

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▶ Michael Massey's three-run home run (3)

00:00:29 · MLB video

▶ Riley Greene's RBI double

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▶ Bobby shows off his wheels for an inside-the-park HR

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▶ Tigers turn unorthodox 4-3-6-2 double play

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▶ Ty Madden's five strikeouts in relief

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▶ Steven Cruz closes out the Royals' win

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▶ Colt Keith's lunging over-the-shoulder catch

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▶ Jake Rogers throws out Maikel Garcia at second base

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▶ Ty Madden snags the liner to end the inning

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▶ Michael Wacha freezes Wenceel Pérez for the strikeout

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▶ Ty Madden strikes out Jac Caglianone to end the 6th

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▶ Bobby Witt Jr: 'Hit the ball and run'

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ Matt Quatraro on Wacha's outing, Witt's home run

00:01:31 · MLB video

▶ A.J. Hinch on struggles vs. Wacha in 5-1 loss

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▶ Riley Greene walks after ABS challenge

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▶ Ball 1 call overturned after ABS challenge

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▶ Strike 2 call confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Strike 3 call overturned after ABS challenge

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▶ Ball 1 call overturned following ABS challenge

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▶ Breaking down Michael Wacha's pitches

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▶ Michael Wacha's outing against the Tigers

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▶ Michael Massey's home run through bat tracking data

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Measuring the stats on Michael Massey's home run

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▶ A deep dive into Bobby Witt Jr.'s home run

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▶ Measuring the stats on Bobby Witt Jr.'s home run

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▶ Starting lineups for Tigers at Royals - May 9, 2026

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▶ Bench availability for Detroit, May 9 vs Royals

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▶ Fielding alignment for Kansas City, May 9 vs Tigers

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▶ Bullpen availability for Detroit, May 9 vs Royals

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▶ Bullpen availability for Kansas City, May 9 vs Tigers

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▶ Probable pitchers for Tigers at Royals - May 9, 2026

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▶ Michael Wacha against the Tigers

00:00:11 · MLB video

Full play-by-play (65)

▲ 1stKevin McGonigle grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stMatt Vierling grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–0 · 55%

▲ 1stColt Keith strikes out swinging.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stMaikel Garcia doubles (11) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Matt Vierling.0–0 · 62%

▼ 1stBobby Witt Jr. hits an inside-the-park home run (5) on a line drive down the right-field line. Maikel Garcia scores.0–2 · 76%

▼ 1stVinnie Pasquantino singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kerry Carpenter.0–2 · 79%

▼ 1stSalvador Perez flies out to right fielder Kerry Carpenter.0–2 · 77%

▼ 1stCarter Jensen doubles (3) on a ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd.0–2 · 82%

▼ 1stJac Caglianone grounds into a double play, second baseman Zach McKinstry to first baseman Spencer Torkelson to shortstop Kevin McGonigle to catcher Jake Rogers. Vinnie Pasquantino out at home. Jac Caglianone out at 1st.0–2 · 73%

▲ 2ndRiley Greene strikes out swinging.0–2 · 75%

▲ 2ndDillon Dingler flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.0–2 · 77%

▲ 2ndKerry Carpenter singles on a ground ball to pitcher Michael Wacha, deflected by second baseman Michael Massey.0–2 · 76%

▲ 2ndSpencer Torkelson strikes out on a foul tip.0–2 · 77%

▼ 2ndLane Thomas grounds out, third baseman Colt Keith to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.0–2 · 76%

▼ 2ndMichael Massey grounds out to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.0–2 · 75%

▼ 2ndKyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Zach McKinstry to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.0–2 · 75%

▲ 3rdZach McKinstry reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–2 · 70%

▲ 3rdJake Rogers called out on strikes.0–2 · 72%

▲ 3rdKevin McGonigle flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Zach McKinstry to 3rd.0–2 · 76%

▲ 3rdMatt Vierling grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–2 · 78%

▼ 3rdMaikel Garcia grounds out, third baseman Colt Keith to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.0–2 · 77%

▼ 3rdBobby Witt Jr. reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Kevin McGonigle.0–2 · 79%

▼ 3rdVinnie Pasquantino grounds out, shortstop Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.0–2 · 76%

▲ 4thColt Keith strikes out swinging.0–2 · 78%

▲ 4thRiley Greene pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia.0–2 · 80%

▲ 4thDillon Dingler grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–2 · 80%

▼ 4thSalvador Perez strikes out swinging.0–2 · 79%

▼ 4thCarter Jensen walks.0–2 · 81%

▼ 4thJac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to right fielder Wenceel Pérez. Carter Jensen to 3rd.0–2 · 85%

▼ 4thLane Thomas strikes out swinging.0–2 · 81%

▼ 4thMichael Massey homers (3) on a fly ball to right center field. Carter Jensen scores. Jac Caglianone scores.0–5 · 95%

▼ 4thKyle Isbel grounds out, shortstop Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.0–5 · 95%

▲ 5thWenceel Pérez flies out to left fielder Lane Thomas.0–5 · 96%

▲ 5thSpencer Torkelson doubles (8) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.0–5 · 95%

▲ 5thZach McKinstry walks.0–5 · 92%

▲ 5thJake Rogers flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.0–5 · 95%

▲ 5thKevin McGonigle hit by pitch. Zach McKinstry to 2nd.0–5 · 94%

▲ 5thMatt Vierling grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–5 · 97%

▼ 5thMaikel Garcia walks.0–5 · 97%

▼ 5thBobby Witt Jr. pops out to second baseman Zach McKinstry.0–5 · 97%

▼ 5thVinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.0–5 · 97%

▲ 6thColt Keith pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia.0–5 · 97%

▲ 6thCarter Jensen challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Riley Greene walks.0–5 · 96%

▲ 6thDillon Dingler grounds out softly, pitcher Michael Wacha to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Riley Greene to 2nd.0–5 · 97%

▲ 6thWenceel Pérez called out on strikes.0–5 · 98%

▼ 6thSalvador Perez strikes out swinging.0–5 · 98%

▼ 6thCarter Jensen lines out to third baseman Colt Keith.0–5 · 98%

▼ 6thJac Caglianone strikes out swinging.0–5 · 98%

▲ 7thSpencer Torkelson flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.0–5 · 98%

▲ 7thZach McKinstry grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.0–5 · 99%

▲ 7thJake Rogers pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia in foul territory.0–5 · 99%

▼ 7thLane Thomas flies out to right fielder Wenceel Pérez.0–5 · 99%

▼ 7thMichael Massey flies out to center fielder Matt Vierling.0–5 · 99%

▼ 7thKyle Isbel lines out to pitcher Ty Madden.0–5 · 99%

▲ 8thKevin McGonigle singles on a line drive to left fielder Lane Thomas.0–5 · 98%

▲ 8thMatt Vierling strikes out swinging.0–5 · 99%

▲ 8thHao-Yu Lee flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.0–5 · 99%

▲ 8thRiley Greene doubles (12) on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Kevin McGonigle scores.1–5 · 98%

▲ 8thDillon Dingler flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.1–5 · 98%

▼ 8thMaikel Garcia lines out to third baseman Hao-Yu Lee.1–5 · 99%

▼ 8thBobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.1–5 · 99%

▼ 8thVinnie Pasquantino grounds out to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.1–5 · 99%

▲ 9thWenceel Pérez grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–5 · 99%

▲ 9thSpencer Torkelson called out on strikes.1–5 · 100%

▲ 9thZach McKinstry strikes out swinging.1–5 · 100%

Box score

Detroit Tigers

Batter	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Kevin McGonigle SS	3	1	1	0	0	0	.294
Matt Vierling CF	4	0	0	0	0	1	.216
Colt Keith 3B	3	0	0	0	0	2	.312
Hao-Yu Lee 3B	1	0	0	0	0	0	.159
Riley Greene LF	3	0	1	1	1	1	.310
Dillon Dingler DH	4	0	0	0	0	0	.231
Kerry Carpenter RF	1	0	1	0	0	0	.216
Wenceel Pérez RF	3	0	0	0	0	1	.167
Spencer Torkelson 1B	4	0	1	0	0	2	.209
Zach McKinstry 2B	3	0	0	0	1	1	.185
Jake Rogers C	3	0	0	0	0	1	.167

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Burch SmithL	0.1	3	2	2	0	0	11	3.09
Tyler Holton	1.2	1	0	0	0	0	13	4.15
Ty Madden	6.0	2	3	3	2	5	87	2.45

Kansas City Royals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Maikel Garcia 3B	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	.270
Bobby Witt Jr. SS	4	1	1	1	2	0	0	.297
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	.191
Salvador Perez DH	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	.191
Carter Jensen C	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	.222
Jac Caglianone RF	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	.246
Lane Thomas LF	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.214
Michael Massey 2B	3	1	1	1	3	0	0	.233
Kyle Isbel CF	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.274

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Michael WachaW	7.0	2	0	0	2	6	89	2.63
Matt Strahm	1.0	2	1	1	0	1	18	3.68
Steven Cruz	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	15	12.00

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