On August 1, 2024, at Comerica Park, the Kansas City Royals are set to go head-to-head with the Detroit Tigers, with the first pitch at 6:40 PM under a sky of broken clouds.

Seth Lugo will lead the pitching for the Royals, carrying an impressive 2.656 ERA into the game. On the Tigers’ side, Keider Montero, who has struggled with a 6.382 ERA, will take the mound.

As of now, the Royals sit 4th in the 2024 AL Central Division with a solid record of 59-49, translating to a .55 winning percentage. Their performance within the division is strong at 21-10, ranking them 2nd. They’re currently on a W2 winning streak, having claimed victories in 6 of their last 10 games. At home, their record shows 36-22, and they are 23-27 on the road. With day games yielding 25 wins versus 34 wins in night games, the Royals have pushed across 502 runs while conceding 427.

On the other side, the Tigers hold the 11th spot in the division, standing with a 52-57 record. This results in a .48 winning percentage. They have a balanced divisional record of 19-19, positioning them 4th in the AL Central. Recently, the Tigers have won just 3 of their last 10 games and are on a frustrating L3 losing streak. Their home record stands at 25-28, and their away record is slightly better at 27-29. The team has accrued 27 wins during daytime games versus 25 in night encounters, having scored 459 runs and allowed 470 runs overall.