A Thrilling Victory
What a game, Tigers fans! The Detroit Tigers secured a nail-biting 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. It was a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish, and our boys truly shone on the field. Let's break down the key moments that led to this exciting win! The Royals Strike First
Unfortunately, the Royals came out swinging in the bottom of the 1st inning.
Mike Yastrzemski led off with a solo homer that put the Royals ahead. And if that wasn't enough, Maikel Garcia followed up with a two-run shot after Bobby Witt Jr. got on base, giving the Royals an early 3-0 lead. Our Tigers had a rough start, but they didn't lose hope! 
Tigers' Offensive Surge
The 2nd inning marked the beginning of the Tigers' comeback in a big way. With the bases juiced, Kerry Carpenter delivered a crucial single to right-field, scoring both Javier Báez and Colt Keith. Talk about clutch hitting!
In the 4th inning, Riley Greene drilled a two-run double that put us ahead 4-3. Our bats caught fire just when we needed them most! 
A Dingler Dinger!
By the 8th inning, the game was still close, but with Dillon Dingler stepping up, everything changed. He launched an enormous solo homer over the fence in left center, extending our lead to 5-3.
What a moment for the young catcher! 
Shutting It Down
Our pitching staff showed their grit in the later innings. After some shaky moments, Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest pitched strong relieved innings to shut the Royals down. Vest sealed the win in the 9th with some critical defensive plays, including a game-ending double play. The Tigers held on for a well-deserved victory!
Final Thoughts
This game was all about resilience, teamwork, and timely hitting. Every single Tiger showed up today, proving the depth and strength of our lineup. Let's keep this momentum going as we continue this series with the Royals. Go Tigers!
#DetroitPrideScoreboard for Tigers @ Royals (August 30th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |