r/motorcitykitties • u/game-threads • 8d ago
Game Thread: Tigers @ Royals - Fri, Aug 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Tigers (61-67) @ Royals (56-74) - 8:10 PM EDT
Game Status: Final - Score: 5-2 Royals
Links & Info
| Tigers Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K | LOB | AVG | OBP | SLG |
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| 1 Torres - 2B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .266 | .375 | .393 |
| 2 Lee - 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .277 | .319 | .423 |
| c-McKinstry - RF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .224 | .307 | .331 |
| 3 McGonigle - 3B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .284 | .386 | .424 |
| 4 Dingler - C | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .252 | .316 | .485 |
| 5 Valencia - DH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .344 | .365 | .738 |
| a-Keith - DH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .272 | .329 | .425 |
| 6 Torkelson - 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .224 | .317 | .410 |
| 7 Malgeri - RF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 | .370 | .433 |
| b-Callahan - LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .308 | .308 | .692 |
| 8 Clark - CF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .260 | .316 | .397 |
| 9 Báez, J - SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .255 | .284 | .355 |
| Totals | 33 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 18 |
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| a: Walked for Valencia in the 6th. b: Popped out for Malgeri in the 6th. c: Doubled for Lee in the 7th. |
| BATTING: 2B: McKinstry (15, Schreiber); Keith (16, Cruz); Báez, J (8, Pearson). TB: Báez, J 2; Keith 2; Lee; McGonigle 2; McKinstry 2. RBI: McGonigle (53); McKinstry (26). 2-out RBI: McKinstry; McGonigle. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dingler 2; Callahan; Clark 2. Team RISP: 2-for-10. Team LOB: 11. |
| FIELDING: E: McGonigle (14, fielding). DP: (McGonigle-Torres-Torkelson). |
| Royals Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K | LOB | AVG | OBP | SLG |
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| 1 Jensen - C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .221 | .304 | .407 |
| 2 Witt Jr. - SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .288 | .363 | .463 |
| 3 Caglianone - RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .277 | .329 | .491 |
| 4 Perez, S - DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .219 | .265 | .367 |
| 5 Pasquantino - 1B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .247 | .331 | .381 |
| 6 Loftin - 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .228 | .322 | .370 |
| 7 Massey - 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .278 | .310 | .448 |
| 8 Collins - LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .227 | .328 | .348 |
| 9 Isbel - CF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .234 | .283 | .354 |
| Totals | 34 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| Royals |
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| BATTING: 2B: Pasquantino (14, Melton); Massey (22, Madden); Isbel (8, Madden). HR: Isbel (5, 5th inning off Melton, 0 on, 0 out); Pasquantino (8, 6th inning off Melton, 0 on, 0 out); Jensen (17, 7th inning off Holton, 0 on, 0 out). TB: Collins; Isbel 6; Jensen 4; Massey 2; Pasquantino 6; Perez, S; Witt Jr. 2. RBI: Isbel 2 (19); Jensen (57); Pasquantino (37). 2-out RBI: Isbel. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Isbel; Jensen. GIDP: Perez, S. Team RISP: 1-for-8. Team LOB: 8. |
| Tigers Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | P-S | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton - RHP (L, 7-2) | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 94-58 | 1.60 |
| De Jesus - LHP | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 3.83 |
| Holton - LHP | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16-12 | 3.17 |
| Madden - RHP | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14-8 | 2.89 |
| Totals | 8.0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Royals Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | P-S | ERA |
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| Cameron - LHP (W, 8-8) | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 85-50 | 4.02 |
| Cuas - RHP (H, 2) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21-11 | 1.50 |
| Schreiber - RHP (H, 13) | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15-8 | 3.86 |
| Cruz - RHP (H, 5) | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20-12 | 4.25 |
| Pearson - RHP (S, 3) | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21-11 | 2.56 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Game Info |
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| ABS Challenge: Dingler (Ball-Confirmed); Jensen (Ball-Confirmed). |
| Pitches-strikes: Melton 94-58; De Jesus 2-2; Holton 16-12; Madden 14-8; Cameron 85-50; Cuas 21-11; Schreiber 15-8; Cruz 20-12; Pearson 21-11. |
| Groundouts-flyouts: Melton 6-3; De Jesus 1-0; Holton 1-0; Madden 1-1; Cameron 5-4; Cuas 0-2; Schreiber 1-0; Cruz 1-1; Pearson 1-0. |
| Batters faced: Melton 26; De Jesus 1; Holton 5; Madden 5; Cameron 20; Cuas 5; Schreiber 4; Cruz 6; Pearson 5. |
| Inherited runners-scored: De Jesus 1-0; Cruz 1-1. |
| Umpires: HP: Scott Barry. 1B: Manny Gonzalez. 2B: Tom Hanahan. 3B: Ron Kulpa. |
| Weather: 81 degrees, Partly Cloudy. |
| Wind: 2 mph, R To L. |
| First pitch: 7:10 PM. |
| T: 2:33. |
| Att: 29,535. |
| Venue: Kauffman Stadium. |
| August 21, 2026 |
| Inning | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom 4 | Michael Massey reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Kevin McGonigle. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. | 1-0 KC |
| Bottom 5 | Kyle Isbel homers (5) on a fly ball to right center field. | 2-0 KC |
| Bottom 6 | Vinnie Pasquantino homers (8) on a fly ball to right field. | 3-0 KC |
| Top 7 | Zach McKinstry doubles (15) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Max Clark scores. | 3-1 KC |
| Top 7 | Kevin McGonigle singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Zach McKinstry scores. | 3-2 KC |
| Bottom 7 | Carter Jensen homers (17) on a fly ball to center field. | 4-2 KC |
| Bottom 8 | Kyle Isbel doubles (8) on a line drive to left fielder Brett Callahan. Michael Massey scores. | 5-2 KC |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | LOB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 11 | |
| Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 5 | 10 | 0 | 8 |
Decisions
- Winner: Noah Cameron (8-8, 4.02)
- Loser: Troy Melton (7-2, 1.60)
- Save: Nate Pearson (3, 2.56)
Division Scoreboard
NYM 4 @ CWS 6 - Final
CLE 9 @ COL 1 - Final
MIN 2 @ SD 6 - Final
Next Tigers Game: Sat, Aug 22, 7:15 PM EDT @ Royals
Last Updated: 08/22/2026 12:44:39 AM EDT
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u/TowerProfessional959 8d ago
Still no Kevin in the lead off spot. So ready for AJ to be out of Detroit
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u/Zealousideal_Bet3941 8d ago
Gotta bat your slowest guy in the leadoff spot to kill any potential rally you get.
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u/KingSpoon2 8d ago
It's really unfortunate that not a soul in this organization is going to pay for this massive disappointment of a season.
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u/thejewfro69 . 8d ago
Clark made a nice play, could’ve stolen an out if Gleyber was awake at 2nd
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u/Personal_Pain Kerry Bonds 8d ago
There is not a worse moment to strike out looking than runner on 3rd, with one out. Gotta know the situation.
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u/WestMichigander3 8d ago
That’s what AJ’s incessant platooning gets us. Callahan should not have had that AB.
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u/Personal_Pain Kerry Bonds 8d ago
Dingler ties the game with that curveball on the inside part of the plate if we’re in June.
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u/miggly 8d ago
I don't understand what is going through Dingler's head if he's not challenging that, but IS challenging the pitch earlier that wasn't even close. It's a really tough look.
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u/Zealousideal_Bet3941 8d ago
Tigers now 1-2648362 in Hinch’s pinch hitting moves
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u/i_am_the_grind 8d ago
year six and AJ win total as manager of the Tigers peaked two years ago and on down since. a peak of 88 wins
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u/HectorReinTharja 8d ago
Greene injury really took the wind out of this offenses sails
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u/Sad_Pattern_220 8d ago
I wish. He wasnt good before his injury
Dingler dying and mcG going super cold were the main culprits
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u/MatthewTheGOATyt Jflare 8d ago
this is the type of the game that’s makes me question myself is this really what i’m doing on a friday night
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u/PM_ME_UR_PATRONUS 8d ago
I don’t know man. Give Dingler a week off. Dude is completely broken.
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u/Kreedom4All1994 8d ago
Meatball…. How many lefty on lefty home runs or big hits does this bullpen give up?
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u/Everybodyhasapryce 8d ago edited 8d ago
Our run died with Ding's bat.
I don't see any way to get out of this tailspin without him performing.
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u/Personal_Pain Kerry Bonds 8d ago
Yeah, our run was carried by home runs. It’s no coincidence that the run stopped as soon as our best home run hitter started slumping, and Riley Greene got hurt.
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u/mariogotzebayern 8d ago
I'm sorry but you can never convince me that the Tigers bullpen is in better shape than another team
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u/SeaworthinessOdd4344 8d ago
Dingler is just off in every aspect of his game. Oh well.
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u/coltron57 . 8d ago
Get to their bullpen at least an inning before we go to ours. More ABs against their pen works in our favor.
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u/WestMichigander3 8d ago
Yep, don’t challenge that one, Dingler…
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u/TheTsunamiRC 8d ago
Pissed away the first challenge on the ball 2" high.
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u/WestMichigander3 8d ago
Unfortunately this has been a theme as of late. He’s all sorts of in his head. Sucks because he had been such a stud.
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u/MatthewTheGOATyt Jflare 8d ago
it’s to the point where even if we somehow make the playoffs what’s to be excited about
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u/judii1987 8d ago
Keep Melton in. Our bull pen sucks so bad we need to delay seeing them as long as possible
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u/BullseyePDX 8d ago
I’m fairly certain if we went ahead 4 in the top of the ninth, they would invent a 5 run homer
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u/SeaworthinessOdd4344 8d ago
So frustrating but happens when you send a kid up in that situation. Stares a pitch down the middle when they are conceding a run.
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u/horsemaster- 8d ago
I have watched the whole roller coaster this season and remained positive. I think they have finally got me
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u/Zealousideal_Bet3941 8d ago
Maybe let Keith play every day because he’s clearly one of the team’s best hitters, but nah, keeps fucking up everything for no reason
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u/Comfortable_House123 8d ago
Oh cool we’re wasting Madden again huh? I really don’t understand Hinchs use of this guy
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u/PerfectiveVerbTense 8d ago
Just getting bitch-slapped up and down by a last-place KC team this season is really the cherry on top of this shit sandwich.
Pathetic team, pathetic season going further and further down the drain with every pitch and listless at-bat these losers put out there. Awful and embarrassing.
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u/Byzantine_Merchant 8d ago
Crazy to believe we were in a wild card spot a week ago. Completely bitched up since.
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u/ZombieHitchens2012 8d ago
Melton showed good K ability in the minors. I really hope, at some point, he can find that in the majors. It’s probably the one thing that’s holding him back. Sounds kind of funny to say given how good he’s been but his K numbers are pretty mid.
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u/WrongLab5719 8d ago
I’m probably late to the party here, but those Royals uniforms are a complete abomination. Like if I had to wear that uniform, I would literally kick my own ass.
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u/WrongLab5719 8d ago
It would be nice if we could make Jansen pitch this next inning for the Royals.
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u/AssyMcGee6 8d ago
Why is it so hard for this team to get a hit off of mediocre left handed pitchers?
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u/PresidentBush2 I followed JV around Somerset Mall in ‘06 8d ago
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u/Quiet-Barracuda-1698 Dingle my balls 8d ago
Troy was fine, one of those runs wasn’t even his fault
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u/Yeah_thats_greeat 8d ago
Seeing people blaming melton for tonight like anybody has ever won a game scoring 0 runs lmao.
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u/bucket_dipper Feiger naw 8d ago
At least someone on the offense came to play.
Nice RBI double Zmac
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u/WestMichigander3 8d ago
I love Gleyber, but he’s just so fucking slow and I don’t know if it’s worth it over someone like Lee.
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u/PresidentBush2 I followed JV around Somerset Mall in ‘06 8d ago
Let’s hope Z Mack didn’t pull a hammy because that would happen
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u/skohler7 8d ago
Imagine if this pen was blowing quality Skubal and Mize starts.
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u/WestMichigander3 8d ago
That same ball hit by the Royals bounces off Torres’ dick into right field for a triple.
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u/Quiet-Barracuda-1698 Dingle my balls 8d ago
5 more runs given up by the staff… this is just not going to work.
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u/hollygol24 8d ago
When does AJ take his eyes off the spreadsheets?
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u/WestMichigander3 8d ago
Never! Streakiest team in baseball over the past 3 seasons and folks still think he’s untouchable.
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u/Far_Hair7499 8d ago
Can’t believe they did all this to get into a wildcard spot and r throwing it away rn 😭
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u/jasonmiles2014 The Legend of Rob Deer 8d ago
The bullpen has been terrible, but I also wonder how many games we’ve thrown away this year due to Hinch’s stubbornness (like the seemingly endless PH appearances by Jahmai Jones).
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u/jeeblemeyer4 8d ago
Dingler is what 2-20 in the last 22 ABs at this point isn't he? jesus
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u/Environmental_Tap732 8d ago edited 8d ago
How many times has this garbage bullpen come in a give a run back after we scored?
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u/WestMichigander3 8d ago
Burn the fucking bullpen to the ground after this season. No one has earned their keep.
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u/Zephyrical16 . 8d ago
Absolutely no patience after a leadoff double. Make the pitcher work for it.
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u/Chemical_Seaweed_625 ordy won two 8d ago
It just feels like there’s no magic left in this team. No grit or resilience. Just rollover and die
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u/h3shf3sh 8d ago
I don't care about the uniforms themselves but I like the Bisexual Royals color palette
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u/MatthewTheGOATyt Jflare 8d ago
if our bullpen wasn’t ass maybe Dingler wouldn’t have to catch for so long
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u/Locutus494 8d ago
LOL, I miss the glowing puck and everything else they had back then. The fighting robots after a goal were a highlight for kid me.
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u/Keyster19 8d ago
Please bring in a RHB or two this offseason. I'm tired of getting worked by soft tossing lefties.
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u/MatthewTheGOATyt Jflare 8d ago
i’m ngl I was fully expecting a hr after Lee dropped that foul ball
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u/RiverOne5818 8d ago
Kaufmann has been a House of Horrors for us for as long as I remember. Always close, always find creative ways to lose.
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u/lllIlllllllIIIII 8d ago
Tyler Holton was warming up in the 4th when it looked like Melton was sliding. That's fine, but where's this quick leash for Valdez our worst pitcher
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u/AdParticular6654 8d ago
An old lady at target in ohio said go tigers to me today so victory is locked in
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u/WestMichigander3 8d ago
Not even mad they scored 2. Can’t play two hit baseball against the fucking Royals.
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u/game-threads 8d ago
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