Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals 7/11/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Detroit Tigers open a four-game series on the road Monday against the Kansas City Royals. The Tigers are 36-48 following an 8-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for the Tigers. Detroit has won seven of its last nine. The Tigers are fourth in the American League Central, 9 ½ games behind first place Minnesota.

Designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is batting .300 with 31 RBIs, 78 hits and an on-base percentage of .338 to lead Detroit in each category. Shortstop Javier Baez is the leader in home runs with eight. Detroit has not announced its starting pitcher for Monday's opening game of a four-game series against American League Central rival Kansas City Royals.

Kansas City is 31-52 following its 13-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Kansas City has lost four of the last six. The Royals have had problems on the mound all season with a 5.04 ERA which is 28th and Kansas City is allowing opposing hitters to a .269 at the plate which is also 28th. The Royals are last in the American League Central, 14 games behind first-place Minnesota. 

Andrew Benintendi is batting .317 to lead Kansas City and the left fielder has team highs in hits with 97 and on-base percentage at .387. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr is the leader in home runs with 12 and RBIs with 42. On Monday, the Kansas City Royals will send Daniel Lynch to the mound. The left-hander is 3-7 with a 4.95 ERA, 65 Ks and 34 BBs.