
How to Watch Tigers vs. Royals Game 3: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 28
Updated Sep. 28, 2023 9:24 a.m. ET
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Tarik Skubal is set to start for the Detroit Tigers on Thursday against Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals. First pitch is at 1:10 PM ET at Comerica Park.
Take a look at everything you need to know to watch the Tigers vs. Royals game.
Tigers vs. Royals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 1:10 PM ET
- Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
- TV: Watch on BSDET
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Tigers vs. Royals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Tigers 5, Royals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Tigers 55%, Royals 45%
Tigers vs. Royals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 7.5 | -161 | +136 | 6-3 DET |
| 5/24/2023 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -117 | -102 | 6-4 DET |
| 7/20/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 9 | -136 | +116 | 3-0 DET |
| 7/19/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -151 | +129 | 3-2 DET |
| 7/18/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8 | -173 | +147 | 11-10 KC |
| 7/17/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 9 | -134 | +114 | 3-2 DET |
| 6/21/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -139 | +119 | 9-4 DET |
| 6/20/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -144 | +123 | 1-0 KC |
| 6/19/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 9 | -147 | +126 | 6-4 DET |
| 5/23/2023 | Tigers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -150 | +129 | 4-1 KC |
Tigers Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.7 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 3.72 |
| K/9 | 9.9 |
Tigers Player Insights
- Spencer Torkelson has gone yard 29 times in the 2023 campaign while knocking in 91 runs, both totals that lead the Tigers.
- Torkelson is 27th in homers and 37th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Torkelson takes a hitting streak of three games into this game. In his last five games he is hitting .238 with two doubles, a walk and five RBI.
- Kerry Carpenter is hitting .288 with 17 doubles, two triples, 20 home runs and 29 walks.
- Carpenter has two straight games with at least one hit. During his last five outings he is hitting .286 with three doubles and a walk.
- Matt Vierling has accumulated a team-best batting average of .259.
- Zach McKinstry has 21 doubles, four triples, eight home runs and 43 walks while hitting .230.
- McKinstry takes a four-game streak with at least one hit into this one. In his last five games he is batting .263 with two doubles and an RBI.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 21 | @ Athletics | W 7-3 | Tarik Skubal vs Luis Medina |
| September 22 | @ Athletics | L 8-2 | Sawyer Gipson-Long vs Ken Waldichuk |
| September 23 | @ Athletics | L 4-1 | Miguel Diaz vs Joe Boyle |
| September 24 | @ Athletics | W 2-0 | Eduardo Rodríguez vs JP Sears |
| September 26 | Royals | W 6-3 | Reese Olson vs Zack Greinke |
| September 28 | Royals | - | Tarik Skubal vs Jonathan Bowlan |
| September 28 | Royals | - | Sawyer Gipson-Long vs Cole Ragans |
| September 29 | Guardians | - | Joey Wentz vs Cal Quantrill |
| September 30 | Guardians | - | Eduardo Rodríguez vs Triston McKenzie |
| October 1 | Guardians | - | Eduardo Rodríguez vs Lucas Giolito |
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Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.3 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 4.35 |
| K/9 | 7.9 |
Royals Player Insights
- Witt Jr. paces the Royals in home runs (29), runs batted in (93) and has a team-best batting average of .277.
- Witt Jr.'s home run total places him 27th in the majors, and he is 32nd in RBI.
- Salvador Perez is batting .254 with 20 doubles, 22 home runs and 18 walks.
- Among all MLB hitters, Perez ranks 68th in home runs and 68th in RBI.
- Maikel Garcia is batting .275 with 20 doubles, four triples, four home runs and 37 walks.
- MJ Melendez is hitting .231 with 28 doubles, five triples, 15 home runs and 59 walks.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 20 | Guardians | W 6-2 | Zack Greinke vs Lucas Giolito |
| September 22 | @ Astros | W 7-5 | Cole Ragans vs Framber Valdez |
| September 23 | @ Astros | W 3-2 | Jordan Lyles vs J.P. France |
| September 24 | @ Astros | W 6-5 | Steven Cruz vs Hunter Brown |
| September 26 | @ Tigers | L 6-3 | Zack Greinke vs Reese Olson |
| September 28 | @ Tigers | - | Jonathan Bowlan vs Tarik Skubal |
| September 28 | @ Tigers | - | Cole Ragans vs Sawyer Gipson-Long |
| September 29 | Yankees | - | Jordan Lyles vs Carlos Rodón |
| September 30 | Yankees | - | Jordan Lyles vs Clarke Schmidt |
| October 1 | Yankees | - | Zack Greinke vs Michael King |
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