Royals @ Tigers · Apr 15, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Game 18 · Wed, Apr 15, 2026

Comerica Park Regular Season

Kansas City Royals Royals 1

Final

NIGHT game

2 Detroit Tigers Tigers

Away starter

Seth Lugo

Home starter

Jack Flaherty

Game state Final

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Pérez’s first hit of 2026? A go-ahead homer as Tigers win 5th straight

DETROIT -- Wenceel Pérez had been waiting for his first hit of the season. Much like his first Major League callup, it came at an unexpected time, but a good one. The switch-hitting outfielder had been on deck to pinch-hit for an injured Zach McKinstry against Royals lefty reliever Daniel

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Wenceel Pérez hits a go-ahead home run in Tigers' win00:03:15

Wenceel Pérez hits a go-ahead homer and Jake Flaherty strikes out seven in Tigers' 2-1 win over the Royals

Condensed Game: KC@DET - 4/15/2600:11:47

Condensed Game: Wenceel Pérez and the Tigers take on Seth Lugo and the Royals on April 15, 2026

Wenceel Pérez's go-ahead home run (1) 00:00:29

Wenceel Pérez hits a home run to right field, giving the Tigers a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 8th inning

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