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Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers

MLBApril 16, 2026Comerica Park

RoyalsKansas CityKC7-12

Royals 9, Tigers 10

Final
TigersDetroitDETWon10-9
Score by inning
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Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Maikel Garcia grounds out, third baseman Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.
  3.  Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.

Bot 1st

  1.  Gleyber Torres walks.DET 60%
  2.  Kevin McGonigle flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  3.  Jahmai Jones grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Gleyber Torres out at 2nd. Jahmai Jones out at 1st.

Top 2nd

  1.  Salvador Perez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Javier Báez.KC 54%
  2.  Carter Jensen flies out to right fielder Wenceel Pérez.
  3.  Jonathan India pops out to shortstop Javier Báez.
  4.  Jac Caglianone grounds out to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Dillon Dingler pops out to second baseman Jonathan India.
  2.  Riley Greene walks.
  3.  Matt Vierling grounds into a force out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Jonathan India. Riley Greene out at 2nd. Matt Vierling to 1st.
  4.  Spencer Torkelson doubles (3) on a fly ball to left fielder Michael Massey. Matt Vierling scores.DET 66%
  5.  Wenceel Pérez lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Top 3rd

  1.  Michael Massey strikes out swinging.
  2.  Kyle Isbel lines out to center fielder Matt Vierling.
  3.  Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Javier Báez strikes out on a foul tip.
  2.  Gleyber Torres grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  3.  Kevin McGonigle lines out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.

Top 4th

  1.  Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (4) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Riley Greene.DET 55%
  2.  Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder Matt Vierling. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.
  3.  Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.DET 66%
  4.  Carter Jensen singles on a ground ball to third baseman Kevin McGonigle. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.DET 54%
  5.  Jonathan India flies out to center fielder Matt Vierling.

Bot 4th

  1.  Jahmai Jones called out on strikes.
  2.  Dillon Dingler doubles (3) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.DET 59%
  3.  Riley Greene singles on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Dillon Dingler out at home on the throw, right fielder Jac Caglianone to catcher Carter Jensen. Riley Greene to 2nd.
  4.  Matt Vierling singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Michael Massey. Riley Greene scores.DET 67%
  5.  Spencer Torkelson strikes out swinging.

Top 5th

  1.  Jac Caglianone flies out sharply to center fielder Matt Vierling.
  2.  Michael Massey singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Wenceel Pérez.
  3.  Kyle Isbel grounds out, third baseman Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Michael Massey to 2nd.
  4.  Maikel Garcia pops out to second baseman Gleyber Torres.

Bot 5th

  1.  Wenceel Pérez flies out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  2.  Javier Báez walks.
  3.  Gleyber Torres doubles (2) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Michael Massey. Javier Báez scores.DET 84%
  4.  Kevin McGonigle flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Gleyber Torres to 3rd.
  5.  Jahmai Jones singles on a line drive to left fielder Michael Massey. Gleyber Torres scores.DET 89%
  6.  Dillon Dingler homers (4) on a fly ball to left field. Jahmai Jones scores.DET 97%
  7.  Riley Greene strikes out swinging.

Top 6th

  1.  Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (5) on a line drive to left fielder Riley Greene.
  2.  Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder Matt Vierling. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.
  3.  Salvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Riley Greene. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
  4.  Carter Jensen pops out to third baseman Kevin McGonigle in foul territory.

Bot 6th

  1.  Matt Vierling singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  2.  Spencer Torkelson singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Matt Vierling to 3rd.
  3.  Wenceel Pérez strikes out swinging.
  4.  Javier Báez strikes out swinging.
  5.  Gleyber Torres flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Top 7th

  1.  Jonathan India doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Riley Greene.
  2.  Jac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to center fielder Matt Vierling. Jonathan India scores.
  3.  Lane Thomas walks. Jac Caglianone to 2nd.DET 80%
  4.  Kyle Isbel out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Jac Caglianone to 3rd. Lane Thomas to 2nd.
  5.  Maikel Garcia singles on a line drive to right fielder Wenceel Pérez. Jac Caglianone scores. Lane Thomas to 3rd.DET 72%
  6.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to second baseman Gleyber Torres. Lane Thomas scores. Maikel Garcia to 2nd.DET 61%
  7.  Vinnie Pasquantino lines out to right fielder Wenceel Pérez.DET 69%
  8.  Salvador Perez homers (3) on a fly ball to left field. Maikel Garcia scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.KC 78%
  9.  Carter Jensen singles on a ground ball to right fielder Wenceel Pérez.
  10.  Jonathan India called out on strikes.

Bot 7th

  1.  Kevin McGonigle triples (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.KC 61%
  2.  Kerry Carpenter out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Lane Thomas in foul territory. Kevin McGonigle scores.
  3.  Dillon Dingler flies out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  4.  Riley Greene doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
  5.  Colt Keith grounds out, second baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Top 8th

  1.  Jac Caglianone grounds out, second baseman Gleyber Torres to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
  2.  Lane Thomas singles on a line drive to left fielder Riley Greene.
  3.  Kyle Isbel lines out to left fielder Riley Greene.
  4.  Maikel Garcia flies out to center fielder Javier Báez.

Bot 8th

  1.  Spencer Torkelson strikes out swinging.
  2.  Wenceel Pérez lines out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
  3.  Javier Báez flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Top 9th

  1.  Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out on a foul tip.
  2.  Vinnie Pasquantino homers (1) on a line drive to right field.KC 89%
  3.  Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
  4.  Carter Jensen flies out to right fielder Wenceel Pérez.

Bot 9th

  1.  Gleyber Torres singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone.KC 79%
  2.  Kevin McGonigle challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Kevin McGonigle walks. Gleyber Torres to 2nd.KC 63%
  3.  Kerry Carpenter strikes out swinging.KC 78%
  4.  Dillon Dingler lines out to second baseman Jonathan India.KC 89%
  5.  Riley Greene doubles (6) on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Gleyber Torres scores. Kevin McGonigle scores.DET 61%
  6.  Colt Keith singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Riley Greene scores.DET 100%

Bot 2nd

  1.  KC 0, DET 1Spencer Torkelson doubles (3) on a fly ball to left fielder Michael Massey. Matt Vierling scores.DET 66%

Top 4th

  1.  KC 1, DET 1Carter Jensen singles on a ground ball to third baseman Kevin McGonigle. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.DET 54%

Bot 4th

  1.  KC 1, DET 2Matt Vierling singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Michael Massey. Riley Greene scores.DET 67%

Bot 5th

  1.  KC 1, DET 3Gleyber Torres doubles (2) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Michael Massey. Javier Báez scores.DET 84%
  2.  KC 1, DET 4Jahmai Jones singles on a line drive to left fielder Michael Massey. Gleyber Torres scores.DET 89%
  3.  KC 1, DET 6Dillon Dingler homers (4) on a fly ball to left field. Jahmai Jones scores.DET 97%

Top 6th

  1.  KC 2, DET 6Salvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Riley Greene. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

Top 7th

  1.  KC 3, DET 6Jac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to center fielder Matt Vierling. Jonathan India scores.
  2.  KC 4, DET 6Maikel Garcia singles on a line drive to right fielder Wenceel Pérez. Jac Caglianone scores. Lane Thomas to 3rd.DET 72%
  3.  KC 5, DET 6Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to second baseman Gleyber Torres. Lane Thomas scores. Maikel Garcia to 2nd.DET 61%
  4.  KC 8, DET 6Salvador Perez homers (3) on a fly ball to left field. Maikel Garcia scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.KC 78%

Bot 7th

  1.  KC 8, DET 7Kerry Carpenter out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Lane Thomas in foul territory. Kevin McGonigle scores.

Top 9th

  1.  KC 9, DET 7Vinnie Pasquantino homers (1) on a line drive to right field.KC 89%

Bot 9th

  1.  KC 9, DET 9Riley Greene doubles (6) on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Gleyber Torres scores. Kevin McGonigle scores.DET 61%
  2.  KC 9, DET 10Colt Keith singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Riley Greene scores.DET 100%

Win probability

Bot 9th · Biggest swing #1 · KC 9–9 DET

Riley Greene doubles (6) on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Gleyber Torres scores. Kevin McGonigle scores.

See it in the scoring summary
DET 61%DET +50 pts

Game leaders

RoyalsKansas City

TigersDetroit

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Maikel Garcia 3B5111001.280
Bobby Witt Jr. SS5331002.278
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B5111101.155
Salvador Perez DH4124102.169
Carter Jensen C5021000.222
Jonathan India 2B4110001.174
Jac Caglianone RF4111000.273
Michael Massey LF2010001.214
Lane Thomas LF1110010.194
Kyle Isbel CF3000000.295
Totals389139218

2B: Jr. 2, India.HR: Pasquantino, Perez.RBI: Garcia, Jr., Pasquantino, Perez 4, Jensen, Caglianone.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Kris Bubic4.265533823.97
John Schreiber0.11110187.11
Alex Lange1.020002203.52
Nick Mears1.021100203.52
Daniel Lynch IV1.00000171.17
Lucas Erceg L0.233311246.14

Video

14:40Condensed Game: KC@DET - 4/16/26MLB video
3:03Colt Keith, Riley Greene lead Tigers to 10-9 win1:23Royals score six runs in the 7th inning1:47Keider Montero's five strikeouts0:30Data Viz: Vinnie Pasquantino's 412-foot home run
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