Michael Lorenzen dominates as Detroit Tigers shutout Kansas City Royals, 3-0; Thread recap
Detroit Tigers (43-52) vs. Kansas City Royals (28-69)
When: 2:10 p.m. Thursday.
Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
TV: Bally Sports Detroit.
Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates).
Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Michael Lorenzen (4-6, 3.75 ERA) vs. Royals RHP Zack Greinke (1-9, 5.44 ERA)
Tigers lineup:
CF Riley Greene
SS Javier Báez
3B Nick Maton
LF Akil Baddoo
2B Andy Ibáñez
C Eric Haase
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Game notes: The Tigers will have their All-Star on the mound for their series finale with the AL Central-worst Royals.
Michael Lorenzen was somewhat of a surprise pick for the All-Star game but did well in his short appearance. He followed that up with one of his best outings of the year against the Seattle Mariners, allowing just two hits and zero runs in 6⅔ innings pitched.
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Lorenzen will hope to continue that momentum in his second start after the break. His ERA is sub-four now after also not allowing a run in his start on July 6 against the Oakland Athletics; he hasn't allowed a run since June 30.
If he can continue to deal as he has recently, he will likely be a strong trade asset for the Tigers at the Aug. 1 deadline. Lorenzen signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Tigers before the season, meaning they could lose him for nothing if they are unable to trade him.
The Royals made the late announcement that veteran Zack Greinke will be taking the mound on Wednesday. At one time one of the best pitchers in baseball, Greinke is no longer what he once was. He's given up at least six hits in his last five starts, including an 11-hit game against the Cleveland Guardians on June 29. His last outing was on July 4 against the Minnesota Twins, a game he left early with a shoulder issue.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City Royals 3-0 in series finale; Recap
