Tigers Aim for Series Split Against Royals Tonight at Comerica Park

DETROIT, Mich. — After returning home from a challenging six-game road trip, the Detroit Tigers opened a 10-game homestand with a solid 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on April 17, 2025. With two straight losses preceding this win, the Tigers look to secure a series split in their second game against the Royals tonight.

Detroit’s offense came alive against Kansas City with key contributions from players like Riley Greene, who broke out of a slump to record three hits and two RBIs. Greene, who had struggled with just one hit and 18 strikeouts in his previous 32 at-bats, managed to hit two RBI singles and an infield single, leading the Tigers to victory and pushing the Royals to their fourth consecutive loss.

“It feels great to finally break through,” Greene said in a postgame interview. “I just want to help my team win. We’ve had a tough week, and it was nice to finally get back on the board.”

The Tigers will face Royals ace Cole Ragans tonight, who boasts an impressive 1.31 FIP over his past starts, while Detroit’s rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe comes in with a 3.00 ERA. Both pitchers demonstrated their skills in previous outings, setting the stage for an exciting matchup.

Game details are as follows:

Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan

Jackson Jobe, 22, is looking to build on his last performance, where he tossed six scoreless innings against the Royals, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out two batters. On the opposite side, Ragans aims to continue a string of strong outings, despite allowing three earned runs in his season debut.

“If Jobe replicates his last outing, we have a great chance tonight,” a Tigers coach commented. “Ragans has been phenomenal lately, but our lineup is feeling good, too.”

As tensions rise, fans in attendance can expect to see the Tigers return to the field with renewed focus and the desire to overcome recent struggles, which has seen the team drop three of four games earlier in the week. The regional rivalry between the two teams adds an extra layer of excitement as each club positions itself for a strong performance as the season progresses.

Joining Greene in seeking strong performances will be Spencer Torkelson, who recorded two hits and three RBIs in Tuesday’s victory. The emphasis on strong pitching and timely hitting will be crucial as both teams look to eclipse their respective challenges.

Tonight’s matchup promises to showcase the emerging talent of the Detroit Tigers against the seasoned competitors in the Kansas City Royals, setting the tone for future matchups in the ongoing MLB season.