Kansas City Royals defeat Detroit Tigers 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · MLB · Kansas City Royals 3, Detroit Tigers 2
The Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Comerica Park. The Kansas City Royals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 5 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers final score and game recap
The Kansas City Royals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Michael Wacha (Kansas City Royals): 7.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Salvador Perez (Kansas City Royals): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Casey Mize (Detroit Tigers): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- Hao-Yu Lee (Detroit Tigers): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers?
The Kansas City Royals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Detroit Tigers -1.5.
Did Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 3.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 8.
How did AiQ's Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
- Player props: 1-0, +$62.89 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-0 in this game, +$62.89 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Michael Wacha (Kansas City Royals): under 5.5 strikeouts at -159, finished with 3, a win.
Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Kansas City Royals 44-62 in the 2026 regular season (26-27 at home, 18-35 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 46 of 102 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 49 times and under 52 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Detroit Tigers 50-55 in the 2026 regular season (29-24 at home, 21-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 52 of 103 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 42 times and under 57 times, with 4 pushes.
What's next for Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers?
Next for the Kansas City Royals: at the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Next for the Detroit Tigers: the Kansas City Royals at home on Sunday, July 26, 2026.