Kansas City Royals tops Detroit Tigers 5-2
Game Summary
Kansas City Royals defeated Detroit Tigers 5-2.
Key Players
Kevin McGonigle led Detroit Tigers's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 RBI. Detroit Tigers starter Troy Melton threw 5.2 IP, 3 ER, 3 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Kyle Isbel led Kansas City Royals's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Kansas City Royals starter Noah Cameron threw 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Detroit Tigers starter Troy Melton: 5.2 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 K, 3 BB (94 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 2.3 IP, 2 ER, 1 K (ERA 7.71).
Kansas City Royals starter Noah Cameron: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 3 BB (85 pitches). Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 K (ERA 4.50).
Hitting Analysis
Detroit Tigers: 5 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.185). 3 extra-base hits (0 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 6 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Kevin McGonigle (2-for-4).
Kansas City Royals: 11 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.324). 6 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Bobby Witt Jr. (2-for-4), Vinnie Pasquantino (2-for-4, 1 HR), Michael Massey (2-for-4), Kyle Isbel (2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI).