Edinson Volquez (10-10, 5.01 ERA) and the Kansas City Royals (70-65) go up against Daniel Norris (2-2, 3.86 ERA) and the Detroit Tigers (73-62) in the last of a three-game division series at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won the last game 5-2, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 2:15 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 4 and will air on FSKC.
In his most recent outing, Volquez pitched 3.1 innings, allowing four runs, striking out five and walking two in a 5-4 loss to the Yankees. Kendrys Morales (.249, 50 Rs, 22 HRs, 64 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday. The Tigers were victorious over the White Sox 8-4 the last time Norris pitched. He went 5.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out four and walking three. J.D. Martinez (.320, 58 Rs, 19 HRs, 55 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run.
Notes
Kansas City has won 46% (26-30) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Detroit has won 58% (37-27) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Tigers managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Royals who are heading in with a 21-8 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Royals are 53-17. The Tigers have a 57-11 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 26th, Kansas City is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 547 this season. Detroit ranks in the top half at 12th with 623.
Ranking 26th, Kansas City is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.712). Detroit ranks in the top 10 at seventh with an OPS of .768.
The Tigers are 40-45 when they allow at least one home run. The Royals perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 43-53 record.
