On the evening of September 16, 2024, the Detroit Tigers are set to clash with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, starting at 7:40 PM, under expected light rain conditions.

Casey Mize, with an ERA of 4.468, will be pitching for the Detroit Tigers. Facing him from the mound for the Kansas City Royals will be Seth Lugo, who carries an ERA of 2.938.

As of now in the 2024 AL Central Division, the Detroit Tigers rank 7th with a record of 76-73, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.51. Their divisional performance shows 24 wins to 22 losses, and they are currently 4th in the division rankings. Lately, the Tigers have won 6 of their last 10 games and are trying to bounce back from a recent loss. Their home record stands at 38-36, with an almost equal away record of 38-37. The team’s performance varies slightly between day (36 wins) and night games (40 wins), having scored 631 runs while conceding 598 runs.

The Kansas City Royals hold the 4th position in the division with an 82-67 overall record, marking a winning percentage of 0.55. They have excelled within their division, recording 33 wins and 16 losses, placing them second. The Royals come into this game with momentum, having won 7 of their last 10 and on a two-game winning streak. They boast a stronger home performance of 45-30 compared to their even 37-37 road record. Their game results also show a preference for night games with 50 wins against 32 during the day. In terms of scoring, the Royals have accumulated 706 runs and have allowed 602 runs.