Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals
18-21, 6-15 Away
3
18-21, 6-15 Away
Final
18-21, 12-9 Home
4
18-21, 12-9 Home
KC leads 1-0
Game Information
Kauffman Stadium
7:40 PM, May 8, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Kansas City, Missouri
Attendance: 29,374
Game Time:2:42
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Dexter Kelley
- First Base Umpire - Gabe Morales
- Second Base Umpire - Emil Jimenez
- Third Base Umpire - Mike Muchlinski
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 21 | 19 | .525 | - | W3 |
| Detroit | 18 | 21 | .462 | 2.5 | L4 |
| Kansas City | 18 | 21 | .462 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Chicago | 17 | 21 | .447 | 3 | L3 |
| Minnesota | 16 | 23 | .410 | 4.5 | L3 |
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