Detroit Tigers pitcher Chris Paddack throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning during a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP
The Detroit Tigers will try to snap a four-game losing streak on Friday night in Kansas City.
The Tigers (78-57) play the Royals (69-65) at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time at Kauffman Stadium.
Catcher Jake Rogers; infielders Trey Sweeney and Andy Ibanez; and outfielder Jahmai Jones will be available off the bench. The full lineup is below.
On the mound, Tigers right-hander Chris Paddack (5-11, 4.98 ERA) will face Royals righty Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.99).
Paddack allowed one run in five innings, striking out one and walking one in his last start, which was against the Royals on Aug. 23 in Detroit. Since joining the Tigers he’s struck out just 14 batters in 26 innings.
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