Detroit Tigers shut out by Kansas City Royals 1-0
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The Kansas City Royals dropped another close game on Sunday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals lost 1-0 and wasted a terrific start from left-hander Kris Bubic. He allowed one run on four hits across seven innings. However, there was one moment that stood out.
One day after the Royals pulled out a pitching duel against Tarik Skubal, the Tigers returned the favor. Zach McKinstry tripled and scored on a Kris Bubic wild pitch, providing the only run Detroit ne
Jac Caglianone, the Royals' number-one prospect, has received the call to the big leagues amid the team's offensive struggles.
Sunday was a special day across MLB — and for the Kansas City Royals. MLB’s Lou Gehrig Day is being held June 1-2 around the league. The Royals wore a special “No. 4” patch on their uniforms to honor Lou Gehrig’s legacy on Sunday against the Tigers. They marked the day in other ways, too.
In the midst of his breakout season at the plate, third baseman Maikel Garcia was held out of the Kansas City Royals' series finale against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Wenceel Pérez will start in center field for the Detroit Tigers as they open a three-game series against the Royals on Friday night. The Tigers (37-20) play the Royals (30-27) at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal matching him at every turn, until KC scratched across a late run to win 1-0.
Before the series starts against the Tigers, the Royals are making two notable moves that will affect the pitching staff.