Tigers vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers – April 26

The Kansas City Royals (16-10) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Detroit Tigers (14-11). The matchup begins at 1:10 PM ET at Comerica Park.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Tigers will send Reese Olson (0-3) to the mound, while Seth Lugo (3-1) will get the nod for the Royals.

Tigers vs. Royals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 1:10 PM ET
  • Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
  • How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
  • Probable Pitchers: Reese Olson (Tigers) – 0-3, 3.80 ERA vs Seth Lugo (Royals) – 3-1, 2.03 ERA
  • Tigers vs. Royals Odds

  • Tigers to win: -130
  • Royals to win: +109
  • Spread: Tigers -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
  • Tigers vs. Royals Pitcher Performance

    Olson Lugo
    4 GS 5
    0-3 W-L 3-1
    3.80 ERA 2.03
    21.1 IP 31
    8 BB 7
    18 SO 14

    Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Reese Olson

  • The Tigers are sending Olson (0-3) out for his fifth start of the season. He is 0-3 with a 3.80 ERA and 18 strikeouts through 21 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent outing on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, the right-hander went five innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • In four games this season, the 24-year-old has put up a 3.80 ERA and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .280 to opposing batters.
  • Olson will aim to pitch five or more innings for his third straight start. He’s averaging 5.3 frames per outing.
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    Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo

  • The Royals will send Lugo (3-1) to the mound for his sixth start this season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Sunday, when he tossed 5 1/3 innings while giving up four earned runs on nine hits in a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.
  • The 34-year-old has an ERA of 2.03, a 2.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.194 in five games this season.
  • He has earned a quality start four times in five starts this season.
  • Lugo will look to pitch five or more innings for the sixth start in a row.
  • He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in five chances this season.
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