MLB Recap · August 21, 2026
Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals: Final Score & Recap
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Line Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 5 | 11 | 0 |
The Story
AI recap unavailable for archived games. The final score, win-probability story, biggest plays, and top performers are all shown below.
Win Probability
DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 49.4% → final 100%).
Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added
Kevin McGonigle — Single
Top 7th · off Steven Cruz
+14.5%
Carter Jensen — Home Run
Bot 7th · off Tyler Holton
+11.9%
Michael Massey — Single
Bot 4th · off Troy Melton
+10.6%
Kyle Isbel — Home Run
Bot 5th · off Troy Melton
+10.6%
Colt Keith — Double
Top 8th · off Steven Cruz
+9.9%
Top Batters by WPA
Top Pitchers by WPA
Full box score, pitch data, and the play-by-play timeline
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