Royals offense overpowered as bullpen blows lead in 2-1 loss to Tigers

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 14: Jonathan India #6 of the Kansas City Royals throws the ball to first base as Kevin McGonigle #7 of the Detroit Tigers collides with him during the bottom of the first inning at Comerica Park on April 14, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. McGonigle was out at second base and Dillon Dingler #13 of the Detroit Tigers was thrown out at first base to complete the double play. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images In what is becoming a theme in this short season, the Kansas City offense no-showed and the bullpen again blew a slim lead as the Tigers beat the Royals 2-1 in Detroit.

Until the late innings, the first inning and half contained all the action, and it started very quickly. With one out in the bottom of the first inning, Kevin McGonigle poked a fly ball to left field. As Isaac Collins tracked the ball, it drifted foul, into the seats just around a sneaky corner.

Collins didn’t see the seats coming and went head over heels. Status alert: Isaac Collins leaves game Tuesday. pic.

twitter. com/deS4UKuqtU — Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) April 14, 2026 Collins did not come down with the ball, and to make batters worse he banged up his knee in the process. Tyler Tolbert came in to replace him, and Cole Ragans even walked McGonigle with the next pitch.