Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers 9/27/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 09/26/2022 at 10:46 PM ET

Comerica Park will play host to a Tuesday night MLB clash between the Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers. The Royals (63-90) have won six of their last ten games and have their sights set on the future. On Sunday, Kansas City scored 11 runs during the sixth inning to rally for a wild 13-12 home victory versus Seattle.

Thirty-eight year old righty Zack Greinke (4-9 4.21 ERA) will take the mound for the Royals in this matchup. Last time out, Greinke gave up four runs in five plus innings during a 5-4 home victory versus Minnesota.

The Detroit Tigers have dropped 45 of their 76 home games and are trapped in the AL Central Division basement. On Sunday, 2B Jonathan Schoop had a pair of hits and scored a run to lead Detroit to a 4-1 road victory against Chicago. SP Tyler Alexander allowed one run in six innings and did not factor in the decision for the Tigers (60-92).

Rookie left-hander Joey Wentz (2-2 3.13 ERA) will make his sixth career major league start for the Tigers. Through 23 innings of work, Wentz has limited opponents to one home run while fanning 19 batters.

Detroit RP Joe Jimenez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right lumbar spine strain. Through 153 games, Kansas City ranks 24th in OPS and 24th in runs scored. For the season, Detroit ranks 30th in OPS and 30th in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Tigers win 6-5.

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