Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers: Both Teams Looking to Win

The confident and engaging Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals meet at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Thursday in an American League Central MLB matchup.

The Kansas City Royals have an overall record of 2-3, and their most recent game came with a 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Royals score 3.8 runs per game on average while allowing 6.8 runs per game. Andrew Benintendi has hit a home run and driven in four runs this season, making him the team's best player. Salvador Perez also has a home run and three RBIs to his credit.

• RF Whit Merrifield;
• 2B Nicky Lopez;
• C Salvador Perez;
• LF Andrew Benintendi;
• 1B Carlos Santana;
• DH Hunter Dozier;
• 3B Bobby Witt Jr.;
• SS Adalberto Mondesi;
• CF Michael Taylor Jr.

Note: Changes might be subject to Injuries

The Detroit Tigers have a 2-3 overall record and are coming off a series loss to the Boston Red Sox. The offence scored seven runs on Wednesday, but the pitching staff failed to deliver, resulting in a two-run loss. This season, Javier Baez has been the Tigers' best player, hitting a home run and driving in four runs. He's got a sore thumb and isn't sure if he'll be able to play in this game. Miguel Cabrera may be getting older, but he has hit a home run and drove in three runs.

• Akil Baddoo, CF (L);
• Robbie Grossman, RF (S);
• Javier Baez, SS;
• Jeimer Candelario, 3B (S);
• Miguel Cabrera, DH;
• Austin Meadows, LF (L);
• Jonathan Schoop, 2B;
• Spencer Torkelson, 1B;
• Tucker Barnhart, C (S).

The upcoming game would be a tough matchup as both teams are desperate for a win. Royals are certainly the favorites of winning and scoring a greater number of points as compared to the Tigers. Tigers might struggle to score against experienced pitchers of the Royals.

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