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 conditions of light rain. Casey Mize will be on the pitcher’s mound for the Tigers, carrying a 4.468 ERA, while the Royals will counter with Seth Lugo, who has maintained a 2.938 ERA. In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Tigers rank 7th with a record of 76-73, a win percentage of .51, and are 4th in the division with a 24-22 record. They have won 6 of their last 10 games, despite a recent loss, and show a balanced performance both at home (38-36) and on the road (38-37). Their day game wins stand at 36 with 40 at night, having scored 631 runs and conceded 598. The Royals, on the other hand, are in a stronger position at 4th within the division with an 82-67 record – a .55 winning percentage. Ranking 2nd in the division based on their 33-16 record, they have won 7 of their last 10, currently enjoying a 2-game winning streak. Their home record is impressive at 45-30, balancing their neutral 37-37 road performance, with more success in night games (50 wins) compared to 32 in the daytime. Overall, the Royals have scored 706 runs and allowed 602.