Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers
When ? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 – 08:10 PM
Where ? Kauffman Stadium
Pitchers: vs Penny vs Mendoza
“I’m kinda bummed out that I lost the game because we’re on a roll and playing really good, and I wanted to keep it going,” Chen said. Over six appearances spanning 8 1/3 innings that included one start, Mendoza is 0-1 with a 15.12 ERA against the Tigers. Detroit clinched the AL Central with a 3-1 victory over Oakland on Friday and went on to split the four-game series with a 3-0 win Sunday. earned his 24th win and homered. Kansas City had 15 hits and went 6 for 18 with runners in scoring position, but gave up four runs in 5 1/3 innings and gave up four runs in the eighth. Detroit is 10-6 against the Royals, winning five of seven at Kauffman Stadium. , who extended his hitting streak to 14 games Sunday, is batting .333 with two homers and three doubles against the Royals. He had three hits Sunday. The Tigers will try to continue their season-long domination of the on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game set. “I want to win, so whatever I can do to help the team win,” he told the Tigers’ official website. The Tigers (89-64) have won 14 of 16 and 24 of 30 as they continue to chase the for the AL’s best record. Detroit has a one-game lead over Texas for the second-best record in the AL and home-field advantage in the division series. Goal’s highlights, results and more will be on site, as soon as posible.. stay tuned.