Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals 5/21/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The MLB American League Central Division three-game series will get underway with a collision between the visiting Detroit Tigers and the host team Kansas City Royals, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday night.
Detroit dropped to 20-24 overall, 10-14 on the road play after losing two consecutive road outings, and placed second in the AL Central with 3.5 games behind Minnesota in the first place this season.
The Tigers are trying to get back on the winning track after losing three of the last four contests, including the previous two series installments to the Nationals, resulting in a series loss.
Detroit trailed a 1-6 deficit after three frames of action, leading to its 4-6 road loss on Sunday afternoon.
Center Fielder Riley Greene posted a batting average of .289, an on-base percentage of .341, and 48 hits in leading the Tigers this year.
Catcher Jake Rogers is the leader in home runs with five, while First Baseman Spencer Torkelson added a team-high 20 RBls in leading Detroit.
The Detroit Tigers will appoint righty Michael Lorenzen to start the opening game of a series on Monday night.
The right-handed thrower is 2-2 with an ERA of 3.44, a WHlP of 1.21, and 26 strikeouts while giving away 32 hits, nine free walks, and three home runs in 34.0 innings.
The totals went OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last nine road games, while the Tigers are 5-1 SU in their last six matches played versus Kansas City.
The totals went OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last six outings when playing on the road against the Royals, while the Tigers are 4-10 straight up in their last 14 contests versus a rival in the American League.
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Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Predictions 5/22/2023
The Kansas City Royals are returning home riding on a three-game losing streak and will try to bounce back when hosting a three-game home series against the Detroit Tigers on Monday evening.
Kansas City dropped to 14-34 overall after losing three consecutive road outings with a 6-17 home record and placed in dead last of the AL Central with 11.5 games behind Minnesota in the first place.
The Royals just lost a series by a sweep to the Chicago White Sox following a 2-5 road loss in the finale on Sunday. Yesterday afternoon, Kansas City was limited to four hits and scored only two runs in the series sweep.
Catcher Salvador Perez averages .288 at the plate with ten home runs, 26 RBIs, and 47 hits, leading the Royals in those categories.
First Baseman Vinny Pasquantino led Kansas City in on-base percentage at .342, while the Royals recorded a team batting average of .230 and a slugging percentage at .383 this season.
On Monday, the Kansas City Royals will counter with righty Brady Singer to start game 1 of 3 series versus the Detroit Tigers.
The right-handed starter is 3-4 on the year with an ERA of 7.09, a WHlP of 1.53, and fanned out 40 batters while allowing 54 hits, 16 free bases, and seven home runs in 45.2 frames in his starts.
The Royals hold a slugging percentage of .383, averaging 3.89 runs per contest (25th in MLB). They have put up 82 doubles, taking a walk 124 times and recording 183 runs.
Kansas City has 45 home runs this year as well as 175 RBIs. They have struck out on 416 occasions (8th in the league) and have accounted for 361 base hits.
The Kansas City Royals have earned an OBP of .293 and a team batting average of .230 on the season.
The totals went UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last six outings, while the Royals are 2-7 SU in their last nine games played.
Kansas City is 4-1 in their last five home matches, while the totals went OVER in 4 of the Royals’ last six contests when playing at home against Detroit.
Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals. The MLB Pick for this contest is Detroit +100. The Tigers are victorious in five of their last seven road outings, while the Royals lost 11 of their last 15 overall, facing a rival from the AL Central.
Detroit has a better starter in Michael Lorenzen, who gave up only two runs on 14 hits through 20 innings in his three successive strong starts leading the Tigers in two wins out of three.
Brady Singer struggled in his recent start relinquishing four runs on seven hits in 6.0 lP for Kansas City. The prediction: Kansas City Royals will win 6-2.
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Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals 5/22/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 7:40 PM ET
Location: Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
Date: Monday, May 22, 2023
TV: BSDT
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Detroit Tigers +100
MLB Totals: 8.5