Wenceel Pérez is set to take the field as the starting center fielder for the Detroit Tigers in their upcoming three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, which kicks off on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time.
Currently holding a strong record of 37-20, the Tigers are looking to extend their success against a Royals team that stands at 30-27. Supporting Pérez, Detroit will have catcher Jake Rogers, infielder Andy Ibáñez, as well as outfielders Justyn-Henry Malloy and Javier Báez available off the bench.
On the mound, right-hander Casey Mize will take the starting role for the Tigers, boasting an impressive record of 6-1 with a 2.45 ERA. The Royals, on the other hand, will see Seth Lugo, who has just been reinstated from the injured list. Lugo, with a record of 3-4 and a 3.02 ERA, has shown resilience this season by pitching six or more innings in seven of his nine starts.
This matchup promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams vying for key wins as they look to improve their standings. The Tigers’ solid lineup and effective pitching could provide the edge they need to secure victory in Kansas City.