Top 3rd
Whit Merrifield homers to left field. Brett Phillips scores. Oscar Hernandez scores.
95.4 mph
366 ft
38 deg
Bottom 3rd
Jonathan Schoop homers to center field. JaCoby Jones scores.
109.1 mph
442 ft
24 deg

Christin Stewart homers to center field. C.J. Cron scores.
103.3 mph
404 ft
30 deg
1
HR
2
3
R
4
5
H
6
1
SB
0
1
LOB
6
.161
AVG
.222
.161
OBP
.382
.258
SLG
.481
4.50
ERA
2.00
4
K
9
4
BB
0
Current Series
Royals
14
Tigers
6
Game 1
Final
Royals
3
Tigers
4
Game 2
Final
Royals
4
Tigers
5
Game 3
Final
Royals
5
Tigers
3
Game 4
Final
2020 AL Central
Game Summary
The Detroit Tigers squeaked out a win over the Kansas City Royals, 4 to 3, on July 28, 2020.
Game Info
Comerica Park
Detroit, Michigan
81°
14 mph W
Home Plate: Bill Welke
First Base: Pat Hoberg
Second Base: Ramon De Jesus
Third Base: Shane Livensparger
1
HR
2
3
R
4
5
H
6
1
SB
0
1
LOB
6
.161
AVG
.222
.161
OBP
.382
.258
SLG
.481
4.50
ERA
2.00
4
K
9
4
BB
0
Current Series
Royals
14
Tigers
6
Game 1
Final
Royals
3
Tigers
4
Game 2
Final
Royals
4
Tigers
5
Game 3
Final
Royals
5
Tigers
3
Game 4
Final
2020 AL Central
Game Summary
The Detroit Tigers squeaked out a win over the Kansas City Royals, 4 to 3, on July 28, 2020.
Game Info
Comerica Park
Detroit, Michigan
81°
14 mph W
Home Plate: Bill Welke
First Base: Pat Hoberg
Second Base: Ramon De Jesus
Third Base: Shane Livensparger
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W. Merrifield 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Soler RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
A. Mondesi SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
S. Perez DH-C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
R. O'Hearn 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
M. Franco 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
A. Gordon LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
O. Hernandez C | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
N. Lopez PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T. Rosenthal P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
B. Phillips CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 31 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N. Goodrum SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
J. Schoop 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
M. Cabrera DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
H. Castro PR-DH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
C.J. Cron 1B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
C. Stewart LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
V. Reyes LF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Candelario 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
C. Maybin RF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. Romine C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Jones CF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 27 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Batting
HR: W. Merrifield
TB: A. Gordon, O. Hernandez, W. Merrifield 4, B. Phillips, J. Soler
RBI: W. Merrifield 3
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: W. Merrifield
GIDP: O. Hernandez, A. Mondesi
Team RISP: 1-for-2
Team LOB: 1
Baserunning
SB: B. Phillips
Batting
2B: C. Maybin
HR: J. Schoop, C. Stewart
TB: N. Goodrum, C. Maybin 3, V. Reyes, J. Schoop 4, C. Stewart 4
RBI: J. Schoop 2, C. Stewart 2
2-out RBI: C. Stewart 2
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: J. Jones, A. Romine 2, C. Stewart
HBP: C.J. Cron, J. Jones, J. Schoop
GIDP: C.J. Cron, C. Maybin, A. Romine
Team RISP: 0-for-6
Team LOB: 6
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
K. Zimmer | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 |
T. Zuber (L) | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27.00 |
J. Newberry | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
J. Staumont | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
S. Barlow | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
G. Holland | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
T. Rosenthal | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 8.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R. Garcia | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.00 |
T. Alexander (W) | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
J. Cisnero (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
G. Soto (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
B. Farmer (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
J. Jiménez (S) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
Pitches-strikes: S. Barlow 16-7, G. Holland 10-9, J. Newberry 15-9, T. Rosenthal 11-8, K. Zimmer 35-18, J. Staumont 17-8, T. Zuber 18-10
Groundouts-flyouts: S. Barlow 2-0, G. Holland 3-0, J. Newberry 0-1, T. Rosenthal 1-1, K. Zimmer 3-1, T. Zuber 0-1
Batters faced: S. Barlow 4, G. Holland 4, J. Newberry 3, T. Rosenthal 3, K. Zimmer 9, J. Staumont 5, T. Zuber 6
Inherited runners-scored: T. Zuber 1-1
Pitches-strikes: T. Alexander 22-16, J. Cisnero 10-5, B. Farmer 9-7, J. Jiménez 8-7, G. Soto 8-7, R. Garcia 42-28
Groundouts-flyouts: T. Alexander 2-0, B. Farmer 3-0, J. Jiménez 1-0, G. Soto 1-0, R. Garcia 4-0
Batters faced: T. Alexander 7, J. Cisnero 3, B. Farmer 3, J. Jiménez 3, G. Soto 3, R. Garcia 12
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W. Merrifield 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Soler RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
A. Mondesi SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
S. Perez DH-C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
R. O'Hearn 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
M. Franco 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
A. Gordon LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
O. Hernandez C | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
N. Lopez PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T. Rosenthal P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
B. Phillips CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 31 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
Batting
HR: W. Merrifield
TB: A. Gordon, O. Hernandez, W. Merrifield 4, B. Phillips, J. Soler
RBI: W. Merrifield 3
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: W. Merrifield
GIDP: O. Hernandez, A. Mondesi
Team RISP: 1-for-2
Team LOB: 1
Baserunning
SB: B. Phillips
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
K. Zimmer | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 |
T. Zuber (L) | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27.00 |
J. Newberry | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
J. Staumont | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
S. Barlow | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
G. Holland | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
T. Rosenthal | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 8.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Pitches-strikes: S. Barlow 16-7, G. Holland 10-9, J. Newberry 15-9, T. Rosenthal 11-8, K. Zimmer 35-18, J. Staumont 17-8, T. Zuber 18-10
Groundouts-flyouts: S. Barlow 2-0, G. Holland 3-0, J. Newberry 0-1, T. Rosenthal 1-1, K. Zimmer 3-1, T. Zuber 0-1
Batters faced: S. Barlow 4, G. Holland 4, J. Newberry 3, T. Rosenthal 3, K. Zimmer 9, J. Staumont 5, T. Zuber 6
Inherited runners-scored: T. Zuber 1-1
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N. Goodrum SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
J. Schoop 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
M. Cabrera DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
H. Castro PR-DH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
C.J. Cron 1B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
C. Stewart LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
V. Reyes LF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Candelario 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
C. Maybin RF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. Romine C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Jones CF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 27 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Batting
2B: C. Maybin
HR: J. Schoop, C. Stewart
TB: N. Goodrum, C. Maybin 3, V. Reyes, J. Schoop 4, C. Stewart 4
RBI: J. Schoop 2, C. Stewart 2
2-out RBI: C. Stewart 2
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: J. Jones, A. Romine 2, C. Stewart
HBP: C.J. Cron, J. Jones, J. Schoop
GIDP: C.J. Cron, C. Maybin, A. Romine
Team RISP: 0-for-6
Team LOB: 6
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R. Garcia | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.00 |
T. Alexander (W) | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
J. Cisnero (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
G. Soto (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
B. Farmer (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
J. Jiménez (S) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
Pitches-strikes: T. Alexander 22-16, J. Cisnero 10-5, B. Farmer 9-7, J. Jiménez 8-7, G. Soto 8-7, R. Garcia 42-28
Groundouts-flyouts: T. Alexander 2-0, B. Farmer 3-0, J. Jiménez 1-0, G. Soto 1-0, R. Garcia 4-0
Batters faced: T. Alexander 7, J. Cisnero 3, B. Farmer 3, J. Jiménez 3, G. Soto 3, R. Garcia 12
Top 1st
Whit Merrifield grounds out to shallow infield, Jeimer Candelario to C.J. Cron.
55.8 mph
3 ft
-52 deg
Jorge Soler singles to left center field.
101.8 mph
267 ft
12 deg

Adalberto Mondesi grounds out to first base. Jorge Soler out at second.
80.4 mph
15 ft
-8 deg
Bottom 1st
Niko Goodrum grounds out to shallow right field, Whit Merrifield to Ryan O'Hearn.
76.8 mph
112 ft
10 deg
Jonathan Schoop grounds out to shallow infield, Maikel Franco to Ryan O'Hearn.
67.8 mph
7 ft
-16 deg

Miguel Cabrera grounds out to shallow infield, Whit Merrifield to Ryan O'Hearn.
82.1 mph
26 ft
-3 deg

Top 2nd
Salvador Pérez lines out to deep center field to JaCoby Jones.
95.5 mph
364 ft
23 deg

Ryan O'Hearn grounds out to shallow infield, Jeimer Candelario to C.J. Cron.
38.9 mph
39 ft
6 deg

Maikel Franco called out on strikes.

Bottom 2nd
C.J. Cron strikes out on a foul tip.

Christin Stewart flies out to left center field to Brett Phillips.
90.2 mph
267 ft
53 deg
Jeimer Candelario walks.
Cameron Maybin doubles to deep left field. Jeimer Candelario to third.
90.2 mph
324 ft
27 deg
Austin Romine lines out to shallow center field to Whit Merrifield.
106.2 mph
207 ft
9 deg
Top 3rd
Alex Gordon lines out to deep center field to JaCoby Jones.
94.9 mph
352 ft
27 deg
Oscar Hernandez singles to deep left center field.
100.4 mph
306 ft
16 deg
Brett Phillips reaches on error to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Oscar Hernandez to third. Fielding error by C.J. Cron. Throwing error by Rony García.
85.8 mph
13 ft
-9 deg
Whit Merrifield homers to left field. Brett Phillips scores. Oscar Hernandez scores.
95.4 mph
366 ft
38 deg
Jorge Soler called out on strikes.

Adalberto Mondesi strikes out swinging.
Bottom 3rd
JaCoby Jones hit by pitch.
Tyler Zuber (P) replaces Kyle Zimmer (P).
Niko Goodrum flies out to deep left center field to Brett Phillips.
92.1 mph
348 ft
31 deg
Jonathan Schoop homers to center field. JaCoby Jones scores.
109.1 mph
442 ft
24 deg

Miguel Cabrera lines out to deep right field to Jorge Soler.
102.7 mph
343 ft
21 deg

C.J. Cron walks.

Christin Stewart homers to center field. C.J. Cron scores.
103.3 mph
404 ft
30 deg
Jeimer Candelario strikes out swinging.
Top 4th
Tyler Alexander (P) replaces Rony García (P).
Salvador Pérez strikes out swinging.

Ryan O'Hearn strikes out swinging.

Maikel Franco grounds out to shortstop, Niko Goodrum to C.J. Cron.
74.5 mph
5 ft
-22 deg

Bottom 4th
Jake Newberry (P) replaces Tyler Zuber (P).
Cameron Maybin flies out to deep center field to Brett Phillips.
97.5 mph
322 ft
44 deg
Austin Romine lines out to deep center field to Brett Phillips.
101.7 mph
403 ft
25 deg
JaCoby Jones strikes out swinging.
Top 5th
Alex Gordon singles to left center field.
80.5 mph
264 ft
24 deg
Oscar Hernandez grounds out to third base. Alex Gordon out at second.
76.4 mph
22 ft
-4 deg
Brett Phillips singles to center field.
93.9 mph
223 ft
14 deg
Brett Phillips steals second.
Stolen Base
Whit Merrifield lines out to right field to Cameron Maybin.
75.6 mph
239 ft
23 deg
Bottom 5th
Josh Staumont (P) replaces Jake Newberry (P).
Niko Goodrum walks.
Jonathan Schoop hit by pitch. Niko Goodrum to second.

Jonathan Schoop to second. Niko Goodrum out at third.

Miguel Cabrera lines out to deep left field to Alex Gordon.
92.6 mph
350 ft
28 deg

C.J. Cron hit by pitch.

Christin Stewart strikes out swinging.
Top 6th
José Cisnero (P) replaces Tyler Alexander (P).
Jorge Soler pops out to C.J. Cron.
79.1 mph
131 ft
68 deg

Adalberto Mondesi strikes out swinging.
Salvador Pérez lines out to center field to JaCoby Jones.
103.5 mph
356 ft
19 deg

Bottom 6th
Scott Barlow (P) replaces Josh Staumont (P).
Jeimer Candelario walks.
Cameron Maybin singles to left field. Jeimer Candelario to second.
76.7 mph
243 ft
21 deg
Austin Romine grounds out to shallow infield. Cameron Maybin out at second. Jeimer Candelario to third.
68.5 mph
5 ft
-33 deg
JaCoby Jones grounds out to shallow infield, Whit Merrifield to Ryan O'Hearn.
103.2 mph
12 ft
-10 deg
Top 7th
Victor Reyes (LF) replaces Christin Stewart (LF), batting 5th.
Gregory Soto (P) replaces José Cisnero (P).
Ryan O'Hearn called out on strikes.

Maikel Franco grounds out to shallow left field, Niko Goodrum to C.J. Cron.
94.5 mph
5 ft
-21 deg

Alex Gordon strikes out swinging.
Bottom 7th
Greg Holland (P) replaces Scott Barlow (P).
Niko Goodrum singles to first base.
99.4 mph
40 ft
-1 deg
Jonathan Schoop reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Niko Goodrum out at second.
102.7 mph
4 ft
-41 deg

Miguel Cabrera reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Jonathan Schoop to second. Fielding error by Adalberto Mondesi.
80.1 mph
10 ft
-18 deg

Harold Castro pinch-running for Miguel Cabrera.
C.J. Cron grounds out to shallow left field. Jonathan Schoop out at third.
76.3 mph
6 ft
-18 deg

Top 8th
Harold Castro remains in the game as DH.
Buck Farmer (P) replaces Gregory Soto (P).
Nicky Lopez pinch-hitting for Oscar Hernandez.
Nicky Lopez grounds out to shallow infield, Jonathan Schoop to C.J. Cron.
91.1 mph
27 ft
-3 deg
Brett Phillips grounds out to second base, Jonathan Schoop to C.J. Cron.
83.4 mph
14 ft
-6 deg
Whit Merrifield grounds out to third base, Jeimer Candelario to C.J. Cron.
98.4 mph
109 ft
7 deg
Bottom 8th
Salvador Pérez remains in the game as C.

Trevor Rosenthal (P) replaces Nicky Lopez (PH), batting 8th.
Victor Reyes singles to second base.
98.8 mph
14 ft
-10 deg
Jeimer Candelario flies out to right center field to Brett Phillips.
97.3 mph
248 ft
53 deg
Cameron Maybin grounds out to shortstop. Victor Reyes out at second.
97.8 mph
12 ft
-13 deg
Top 9th
Joe Jiménez (P) replaces Buck Farmer (P).
Jorge Soler grounds out to shortstop, Jeimer Candelario to C.J. Cron.
104.3 mph
7 ft
-15 deg

Adalberto Mondesi reaches on error to shallow infield, tagged out at second, Austin Romine to Jonathan Schoop. Fielding error by C.J. Cron.
85.1 mph
42 ft
77 deg
Salvador Pérez strikes out swinging.

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