Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals

Monday, September 8th, 2014 3:08PM CST

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Game Recap

Detroit secured a 9-5 victory over Kansas City, closing within a single game of the Central-leading Royals. Torii Hunter was a significant factor in the win, recording three hits, two of which occurred during a crucial six-run third inning for Detroit.

Game Details

Date: Monday, September 8th, 2014

Time: 3:08PM CST

Stadium: Comerica Park

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Attendance: 30,758

Line Score

Innings:123456789
Detroit TigersDET 02600001-
Kansas City RoyalsKC 002000210

Game Stats


Detroit Tigers Batting

Tigers Batting

Doubles: D Kelly (5, J Guthrie); N Castellanos (30, J Guthrie); A Avila (22, J Guthrie); T Hunter (28, J Frasor)

Runs Batted In: V Martinez (96), D Kelly (7), N Castellanos 2 (59), A Avila (44), T Hunter (75), M Cabrera (101)

2-out Runs Batted In: T Hunter

Ground Into Double Play: V Martinez

Team Left On Base: 8

Team Runners Left In Scoring Position: 7-15 (D Kelly 1-1, A Avila 1-1, A Romine 1-3, J Martinez 0-1, M Cabrera 1-2, V Martinez 1-1, I Kinsler 0-3, N Castellanos 1-2, T Hunter 1-1)

Runners Left In Scoring Position With 2 Outs: A Romine 2; M Cabrera 1; I Kinsler 3


Detroit Tigers Pitching

Tigers Pitching

First-pitch strikes/Batters Faced: J Verlander 15-27; J Chamberlain 3-6; J Nathan 1-3

Called strikes-Swinging strikes-Foul balls-In play strikes: J Verlander 19-6-23-21; J Chamberlain 6-1-6-4; J Nathan 3-0-2-3

Ground Balls-Fly Balls: J Verlander 7-10; J Chamberlain 1-1; J Nathan 0-3

Game Scores: J Verlander 52


Detroit Tigers Fielding

Tigers Fielding

Double Plays: 1 (A Romine-I Kinsler-V Martinez)


Detroit Tigers Baserunning

Tigers Baserunning

Stolen Bases: A Romine (10, 2nd base off J Frasor/S Perez)

Picked Off: D Kelly (1st base by S Downs)



Kansas City Royals Batting

Royals Batting

Triples: E Hosmer (1, J Verlander)

Home Runs: L Cain (4, 7th inning off J Verlander 0 on, 2 Out)

Runs Batted In: N Aoki 2 (36), B Butler (59), L Cain (43), E Hosmer (48)

2-out Runs Batted In: L Cain, E Hosmer

Sacrifice Hit: A Escobar

Ground Into Double Play: O Infante

Team Left On Base: 4

Team Runners Left In Scoring Position: 2-5 (S Perez 0-1, E Hosmer 1-1, B Butler 0-2, N Aoki 1-1)

Runners Left In Scoring Position With 2 Outs: B Butler 1


Kansas City Royals Pitching

Royals Pitching

Wild Pitches: J Frasor

First-pitch strikes/Batters Faced: J Guthrie 12-20; C Coleman 4-7; L Coleman 1-5; S Downs 3-4; J Frasor 3-5

Called strikes-Swinging strikes-Foul balls-In play strikes: J Guthrie 13-7-13-16; C Coleman 6-2-8-4; L Coleman 3-1-8-5; S Downs 2-0-0-4; J Frasor 3-0-1-5

Ground Balls-Fly Balls: J Guthrie 2-5; C Coleman 2-1; L Coleman 3-1; S Downs 2-1; J Frasor 3-1

Game Scores: J Guthrie 10


Kansas City Royals Fielding

Royals Fielding

Double Plays: 1 (E Hosmer-A Escobar-J Frasor)

Errors: E Hosmer 2 (9, throw, ground ball)


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