The Detroit Tigers will host the Kansas City Royals to begin the highly anticipated three-series game on August 22, 2025, at 7:10 pm ET/4:10 pm PT.
The Tigers have a definite offensive edge against the Royals, finishing in the top 10 in runs per game (4.82), on-base percentage (.318) , slugging percentage (.421), and batting average (.249).
The Royals, on the other hand, have had difficulty producing a steady offense; they are now in the bottom third of the league in both slugging (.392) and OBP (.306), and they are 29th in runs per game at just 3.80.
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How to watch Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals on TV & stream live online
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|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | Bally Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | FanDuel Sports Network Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | Bally Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | FanDuel Sports Network West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | FanDuel Sports Network Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | FanDuel Sports Network North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | FanDuel Sports Network Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | FanDuel Sports Network Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | FanDuel Sports Network Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals: Date and First-Pitch Time
The Detroit Tigers will face the Kansas City Royals in an exciting MLB game on August 22, 2025, at 7:10 pm ET/4:10 pm PT at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.
| Date | August 22, 2025 |
| First-Pitch Time | 7:10 pm ET/4:10 pm PT |
| Venue | Comerica Park |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
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Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals team news
Detroit Tigers team news
Tarik Skubal has a stellar 2.32 ERA and an 11-3 record this season.
Riley Greene has led the Tigers' attack at the plate with 92 RBIs, 29 home runs, and a .264 batting average.
Detroit Tigers injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Meadows | CF | Right quad strain | Out, 10-Day IL |
| Matt Vierling | CF | Left oblique strain | Out, 10-Day IL |
Kansas City Royals team news
Maikel Garcia has maintained a .302 batting average, .362 on-base percentage, and .471 slugging percentage.
Vinnie Pasquantino has 83 RBIs, a .259 average, and 24 home runs. Bobby Witt is hitting .294 with 144 hits and 18 home runs.
Kansas City Royals injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jac Caglianone | RF | Left hamstring strain | Out, 10-Day IL |
| Michael Massey | INF | Left ankle sprain | Out, 10-Day IL |
Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals projected starting pitchers
| Date | Detroit Tigers | Kansas City Royals |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2025 | Casey Mize | Ryan Bergert |
| August 23, 2025 | Chris Paddack | Michael Wacha |
| August 24, 2025 | Jack Flaherty | Seth Lugo |
Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals head-to-head record
The Tigers and the Royals have faced each other five times recently, and four of those games were decided by two runs or fewer. This suggests that their next game will be just as close.
On June 1, the teams participated in a doubleheader and split it, with each team winning 1-0 in games that were mostly about pitching. This shows how evenly matched their rotations and bullpens can be.
The Tigers have won three of the last five games overall, including a 7-5 slugfest on May 31. This suggests that they might have a small offensive edge when the bats get going. But since both teams have shown they can win low-scoring games, this game could once again come down to which team makes the most of timely hits and avoids mistakes in the late innings.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2025 | Tigers 1-0 Royals |
| Jun 01, 2025 | Royals 1-0 Tigers |
| May 31, 2025 | Tigers 7-5 Royals |
| Apr 20, 2025 | Royals 4-3 Tigers |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Tigers 3-1 Royals |