May 10, 2026Updated 7:13 pm EDT
The Detroit Tigers carry a five-game losing streak into a home matchup versus the Kansas City Royals, at 7:20 p.m. ET on Sunday. Noah Cameron (2-2, 5.40 ERA) will start for the Royals, who are 19-21 this season and second in the AL Central. Brenan Hanifee (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is starting for the Tigers, who are 18-22 and fourth in the AL Central.
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Injury reportsRoyals
Jonathan India: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Cole Ragans: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Bailey Falter: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Carlos Estévez: 15 Day IL (Foot), Alec Marsh: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), James McArthur: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Tigers
Javier Baez: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Gleyber Torres: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Kerry Carpenter: 10 Day IL (Ac joint), Tarik Skubal: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Casey Mize: 15 Day IL (Groin), Will Vest: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Connor Seabold: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Jackson Jobe: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trey Sweeney: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Bailey Horn: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Parker Meadows: 60 Day IL (Head/arm), Troy Melton: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Reese Olson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Beau Brieske: 60 Day IL (Groin), Justin Verlander: 60 Day IL (Hip)
Stats to know
Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. has hit five home runs this season. He has also tallied 19 RBIs and has scored 18 runs. In 179 plate appearances, he has recorded a .297 BA, .369 OBP and .475 SLG with a 10.6% walk rate and a 17.3% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 12 steals on 14 attempts.
In 166 plate appearances, Maikel Garcia has hit three long balls, tallied 15 RBIs and scored 20 runs. He is batting .270/.337/.419 and has posted a 15.7% strikeout rate and a 9.6% walk rate. Garcia has recorded four steals on seven attempts.
Kevin McGonigle is hitting for a .294 BA, .395 OBP and .441 SLG with a 12.6% strikeout rate and a 13.2% walk rate. His OPS is .836 and he has scored 26 runs. In 167 plate appearances, he has hit two home runs and driven in 16 runs. McGonigle has recorded five steals on five attempts.
In 165 plate appearances, Riley Greene has hit four long balls, tallied 20 RBIs and scored 25 runs. He is batting .310/.406/.479 and has posted a 27.9% strikeout rate and a 13.9% walk rate.
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