Bobby Witt Jr. logged an RBI single and Salvador Perez added a two-run double. Both hits came in the third inning. The Royals didn't score again until the ninth; Vinnie Pasquantino homered in his fifth consecutive game in the loss.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers MLB game to be played on August 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Amid the Royals struggles, Vinnie Pasquantino continues to mash, homering again for the fifth straight day.

Right-hander Casey Mize (12-4, 3.63 ERA) will start for the Tigers against Royals right-hander Ryan Bergert (0-1, 2.70). Bergert was acquired at the trade deadline from the San Diego Padres in exchange for catcher Freddy Fermín.

Preview the Aug. 22 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Detroit Tigers begin a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals on "Friday Night Baseball" today. Find out how to watch for free.

All-Star Casey Mize will look to extend his August winning streak to four as the Detroit Tigers open a three-game home series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday.

On Monday, the Kansas City Royals rudely welcomed outfielder Mark Canha back from the 10-day injured list by designating him for assignment.