Tough Day at the Park 
Things didn't go the Kansas City Royals' way today in Detroit, falling short against the Tigers with a final score of 4-2. It was a tough battle, and despite some flashes of brilliance, we just couldn't pull it off in the Motor City.Bright Spots in the Lineup 
One of the highlights of the game came from our very own Bobby Witt Jr., who was absolutely on fire. In the top of the 4th, with the score tied at 1, he danced around the bases thanks to Vinnie Pasquantino's crucial double to right. That bit of heroism was followed by Bobby Witt Jr.'s solo homer in the top of the 6th, bringing us within one run of the Tigers. Let's hope he keeps that momentum going in future games! 
Our bats struggled at times, though. Salvador Perez had a solid single in the top of the 2nd but was left without backup after a double play brought the inning to a close. It was a rough day for Mike Yastrzemski as well, who couldn't find his groove and ended up grounding out or lining out on multiple occasions.
Pitching Power & Challenges 
The pitching staff tried their best to keep us in the game. We saw some great moments, especially when our defense turned a few neat double plays to counter the Tigers' offense. Unfortunately, Javier Báez and Jake Rogers took advantage of some mistakes to push the score in Detroit's favor. Rogers powered in the first RBI in the 3rd, then in the 5th he managed to score again thanks to a throwing error by Bobby Witt Jr. 
The bullpen had a go in the 7th and 8th innings, but Andy Ibáñez sealed the game in the 8th with a homer to left center. Our pitchers fought tooth and nail, but the Tigers capitalized on our few blunders.
Moving Forward 
What a match! Though today wasn't our day, the season is long, and our Royals have plenty of fight left in them. We continue to hold our heads high and look forward to the next game. After all, it's not just about winning; it's about supporting our boys in blue through thick and thin. Let's keep cheering and have our sights set on a brighter tomorrow, Royals fans! Keep the faith and #AlwaysRoyal!Scoreboard for Royals @ Tigers (August 23rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |