Royals vs. Tigers Thursday gamethread
Please score some runs.
KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 30: A high view as Kris Bubic #50 of the Kansas City Royals pitches in the fourth inning of the Royals home opener against the Minnesota Twins on March 30, 2026 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Royals will look to avoid a sweep and try to get the offense going. They’ve score more than two runs in a game just once in their last eight contests.
Kris Bubic goes for the Royals, after seven shutout innings and a career-high 11 strikeouts his last time out. He’ll have to pitch around Riley Greene, who is 4-for-9 (. 444) with a double and triple in their career matchups.
Series finale. pic. twitter.
com/kkRXkGzqnh — Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 16, 2026 The Tigers start Keider Montero, who has done a great job filling in for the injured Justin Verlander with a 1. 74 ERA in two starts. wrapping up the homestand ⚾️ 1:10 PM ET 📺 @WatchDSN 📻 @971theticketxyt 🏟️ Comerica Park pic.