Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Live Stream: How to Watch MLB

The Royals go for their second straight win on Saturday night when they host the Tigers in Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals look to clinch a series win over the rival Detroit Tigers when the two teams hit the field on Saturday night. The Royals won the series opener 4-3 on Friday night and have now won six of their last eight games. They have been playing better after a rough start and now sit at 18-21 on the season. They are in a second-place tie with the Tigers in the AL Central. The two teams are two and a half games back of the first-place Cleveland Guardians. The Royals will turn to Michael Wacha on the mound on Saturday night. Wacha comes into the game 3-2 with a 3.05 ERA. The Royals won his last start, as he gave up just two runs on four hits in seven innings against the Guardians. That win snapped a three-game losing streak with him on the mound.

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Today:

Game Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Game Time: 7:10 p.m. ET

TV: Kansas City Royals, MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers

Location: Kauffman Stadium

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The Tigers will go with an opener in the middle game of the series. Burch Smith will start the game on the mound. He is 0-1 with a 1.59 ERA. He has gone two innings in four of his outings, but has never pitched longer.

The loss on Friday night was the fourth in a row for the Tigers. They have been struggling and are having to deal with life without ace Tarik Skubal for a while.

Skubal had surgery on his elbow and could be out as long as three months. It is a tough blow for a Tigers team that looked like they were going to compete for the AL Central crown this season.

What Time Is The Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals?

The Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals game will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

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