Royals vs Tigers: Detroit Tigers take Game 130 5–4 over Kansas City Royals at Comerica. Zach McKinstry’s triple and run-scoring hustle sealed the deal.
Game Recap & Highlights — Royals vs Tigers
The Detroit Tigers edged out the Kansas City Royals 5–4 in Game 130 of the season at Comerica Park. Zach McKinstry ignited Detroit’s offense with a triple into scoring position in the 5th inning and later crushed a solo home run (his 11th), trimming the deficit to 3–1. Later, Javier Báez pushed the Tigers ahead when McKinstry scored on a throwing error by the Royals. Meanwhile, Royals pitcher Bailey Falter got hit by McKinstry’s line drive but remained in the game after evaluation.
Viewing Info — Where to Watch Royals vs Tigers
- TV & Streaming (Aug 22):
- Apple TV+ via Friday Night Baseball
- Local broadcasts: FDSDET, FDSKC
- Tigers Radio Network for audio coverage
Series Context & Team Form
- Detroit Tigers: Leading the AL Central with a 76–53 record, winners of 9 of 11, and riding a 3-game win streak.
- Kansas City Royals: Sitting at 66–62, hope to climb into the AL Wild Card hunt on a solid 8–2 homestand.
YKTTWA: 4 STRAIGHT EDITION ‼️ pic.twitter.com/TNQ6IFUV3D
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 23, 2025
Player Spotlights & Performance
- Zach McKinstry (Tigers):
- Delivered a key triple and solo HR, sparking Detroit’s winning rally.
- 2025 All-Star and multi-positional utility ace.
- Javier Báez (Tigers):
- Drove in the go-ahead run when McKinstry scored on a Royals defensive misplay.
- Bailey Falter (Royals):
- Bruised but stayed in the game after line-drive impact from McKinstry.
#FridayNightBaseball is here. Watch Royals at Tigers live on @AppleTV pic.twitter.com/IRgnWi3RO5
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 22, 2025
Tactical & Strategic Takeaways
- Momentum Shift: Detroit took control thanks to clutch offensive swings and defensive opportunism.
- Royals Pressure: Kansas City’s pitching and run production remain solid, but miscues cost them this time.
- Wild Card Implications: KC needs to string wins to stay in postseason contention, while Detroit strengthens its top-seed march.
Game Logistics Table
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | Fri, Aug 22, 7:10 PM ET |
| Location | Comerica Park, Detroit |
| Live Coverage | Apple TV+, FDSDET, FDSKC, Tigers Radio |
| Result | Tigers 5–4 over Royals |
| Key Highlights | McKinstry triple & HR, Baez RBI, Falter hit by liner |
| Series Impact | Game 130, part of weekend series. |