Tigers vs. Royals doubleheader predictions and betting preview: Monday, 7/11
The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals start their four-game series with a doubleheader on Monday, and our experts have two best bets for each game. Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals doubleheader odds at Caesars SportsbookThe Tigers enter Game 1 and Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader as +115 money line underdogs at Caesars Sportsbook, while Kansas City is a -135 money line favorites to open both of Monday’s contests. Let’s explain why our experts predict the Tigers can win both games of Monday’s doubleheader. Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Game 1 money line prediction: Tigers ML (+115)Michael Pineda will get the start for the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals and Brad Keller. Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Game 2 total over/under prediction: Under 9.5 (-115)While both starting pitchers carry high ERAs, we expect the second game of Monday’s doubleheader to finish under 9.5 runs.
mlive.comPujols homers, gets 3 hits to propel Cards past Royals 6-5
Albert Pujols called his shot. The veteran slugger told Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol he was going to hit the first pitch he saw Tuesday night for a home run — and then did just that. Pujols homered for the first time since returning to St. Louis and Andrew Knizner launched a three-run shot as the Cardinals defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday night.
news.yahoo.comTigers’ hot streak cooled off by weekend sweep in Kansas City
Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal dug himself a hole before retiring a batter on Sunday as the Kansas City Royals scored four runs in the first inning on the way to a 6-1 win at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers (47-54) had entered the weekend on a seven-game win streak and hadn’t lost a game since the All-Star break, but were swept in three games by the Royals (42-55). Jonathan Schoop doubled and scored, extending his career-long hitting streak to 15 games, the longest active streak in MLB. Up next: The Tigers open up yet another series with the Minnesota Twins on Monday at 8:10 p.m. at Target Field in Minneapolis. Tigers rookie right-hander Matt Manning (2-3, 5.79 ERA) will face right-hander Michael Pineda (4-5, 3.93).
mlive.comHow to watch Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals (5/13/21) | Channel, Stream, Times
The Detroit Tigers have extended their winning streak to three games after topping the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night. Now the Tigers look to get a fourth-straight win as well as sweep the series in their afternoon matchup against the Royals. The game will air on Bally Sports Detroit and fans can stream it using MLB.TV | AT&T TV. Spencer Turnbull (1-2, 4.74 ERA, 15 SO) takes the mound for the Tigers on Thursday afternoon looking to have a consistent day. What: Detroit Tigers (12-24) vs. Kansas City Royals (16-19)Where: Comerica Park -- Detroit, MIWhen: Thursday, May 13Time: 1:10 p.m.
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