Detroit Tigers defeat Kansas City Royals 6-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 10, 2026 · MLB · Detroit Tigers 6, Kansas City Royals 3
The Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 0.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 9 runs combined.
Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals final score and game recap
The Detroit Tigers won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Enmanuel De Jesus (Detroit Tigers): 2.1 innings, 0 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Gage Workman (Detroit Tigers): 1-for-2, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Noah Cameron (Kansas City Royals): 4.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Maikel Garcia (Kansas City Royals): 3-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals?
The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 0.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened at Kansas City Royals -1.5 and closed at Detroit Tigers -0.5.
Did Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Detroit Tigers between the open and the close, and they covered.
Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Detroit Tigers 19-22 in the 2026 regular season (12-6 at home, 7-16 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 21 of 39 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 19 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Kansas City Royals 19-22 in the 2026 regular season (13-10 at home, 6-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 37 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 16 times and under 21 times.
What's next for Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals?
Next for the Detroit Tigers: at the New York Mets on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Next for the Kansas City Royals: at the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.