| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Royals (63-50) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | |
 |
Tigers (53-60) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
📦 Box score
|
Kansas City Royals | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
Maikel Garcia 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
2  |
Bobby Witt Jr. SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
3  |
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
4  |
Salvador Perez C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
5  |
Hunter Renfroe RF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
6  |
Paul DeJong 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
6  |
Michael Massey 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
7  |
Freddy Fermin C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
8  |
Garrett Hampson CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8  |
Adam Frazier 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
9  |
Dairon Blanco LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
9  |
MJ Melendez LF ⭐ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Detroit Tigers | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
Wenceel Pérez RF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
2  |
Colt Keith 2B 🦇 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
3  |
Matt Vierling CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
4  |
Justyn-Henry Malloy DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
5  |
Bligh Madris 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
5  |
Andy Ibáñez 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
6  |
Zach McKinstry LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
7  |
Dillon Dingler C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
8  |
Gio Urshela 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
9  |
Javier Báez SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
⭐ Home runs
| Batter | In. | Dist (ft.) | EV (MPH) | LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJ Melendez |
9 | 362 | 102 | 39° |
💡 Highlights
- VideoAlex Faedo K's threeAlex Faedo strikes out three over 1 2/3 innings as the opener against Kansas City
- VideoGio Urshela's RBI singleGio Urshela knocks an RBI single to left field, giving the Tigers a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd inning
- VideoMichael Wacha escapes jam
- VideoMatt Vierling's sac fly
- VideoRoyals turn a double playMaikel Garcia, Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino combine to turn an inning-ending double play in the bottom of the 6th
- VideoMichael Wacha K's twoMichael Wacha strikes out two Tigers over six innings in his quality start against Detroit
- VideoBobby Witt Jr.'s single
- VideoBrant Hurter's MLB debutBrant Hurter strikes out three Royals over three scoreless innings in his MLB debut against Kansas City
- VideoMJ Melendez's go-ahead three-run homer (13)Pinch-hitter MJ Melendez belts a go-ahead three-run home run in the top of the 9th inning
- VideoRoyals turn double play to secure winAdam Frazier snags the liner and fires to first for a double play to secure the Royals' 3-2 win over the Tigers
- VideoMatt Quatraro on 3-2 winManager Matt Quatraro discusses the Royals' performance in their 3-2 win against the Tigers, MJ Melendez's three-run homer and more
- VideoCondensed Game: KC@DET - 8/4/24Condensed Game: MJ Melendez and the Royals take on Gio Urshela and the Tigers on August 4, 2024
- VideoRoyals vs. Tigers HighlightsMJ Melendez and the Royals take on Gio Urshela and the Tigers on August 4, 2024
- VideoMJ Melendez on his go-ahead home run, moreMJ Melendez discusses hitting the go-ahead home run, his mentality at the plate and more following the Royals' 3-2 victory over the Tigers