Kansas City Royals Power Past Detroit Tigers 10-8 Behind Pasquantino and Garcia Homers – August 24, 2025 Recap

Sunday, August 24th, 2025

Kansas City Royals Outslug Detroit Tigers 10-8 in High-Scoring Series Finale

The Kansas City Royals prevailed in a wild matchup against the Detroit Tigers, securing a 10-8 victory on Sunday afternoon. Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia both launched home runs to power the Royals offense, earning Kansas City another win in series finales and halting Detroit’s momentum.

Royals Dominate in Key Series Finale

Kansas City improved to 28-14 in series finales this season and continued to excel with their backs against the wall, now holding a 9-4 record when facing potential sweeps. John Schreiber earned the win with 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief, while Carlos Estévez notched his 34th save by locking down the ninth inning.

Offensive Outburst in the Third Inning

The Royals exploded for six runs in the third inning after Tigers starter Jack Flaherty retired the first two batters. Luke Maile started the rally with a single before scoring on Mike Yastrzemski’s double. Bobby Witt Jr. followed with an RBI single to give the Royals a 2-1 lead, and Vinnie Pasquantino delivered a crushing two-run homer. The inning continued with Maikel Garcia’s single, Salvador Perez’s RBI hit, and Adam Frazier’s RBI double, marking seven consecutive hits for Kansas City.

Tigers Battle Back but Fall Short

Detroit mounted a comeback in the middle innings. Jahmai Jones ripped a three-run double in the fourth, and the Tigers added three more in the fifth with a Wenceel Pérez homer and Zach McKinstry’s two-out RBI single to take a 7-6 lead. However, the Royals quickly regained control in the sixth, as Kyle Isbel plated two runs with a single and later scored on a wild pitch, pushing the Royals ahead for good.

Late-Inning Drama

Maikel Garcia added insurance with a solo homer in the seventh inning. Spencer Torkelson responded for the Tigers with a solo shot of his own in the bottom half, keeping Detroit within striking distance. In a critical moment, Adam Frazier robbed Zach McKinstry of a potential two-run homer in the seventh by making a leaping catch against the right-field wall.

Key Stat

Every Royals starter contributed significantly: all nine Kansas City hitters collected at least one hit and scored at least one run, underscoring the team’s balanced offensive attack.

Pitching Performances

Jack Flaherty was charged with eight runs over five-plus innings for Detroit, suffering his 13th loss of the season. On the other side, the Royals bullpen combined to keep the Tigers in check during the late innings, helping Kansas City hold on for the victory.

Up Next

Royals: Left-hander Noah Cameron (7-5, 2.53 ERA) will start the opener of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox. Right-hander Shane Smith (3-7, 4.12 ERA) is expected to take the mound for Chicago.

Tigers: The Tigers, leaders of the AL Central, will begin a three-game series on the road against the Oakland Athletics starting Monday night.

In summary

The Kansas City Royals showcased both power and persistence, outlasting the Detroit Tigers 10-8 in a thrilling contest. With home runs from Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia, and every starter contributing offensively, the Royals demonstrated a total team effort. Detroit’s rally attempts, highlighted by Jahmai Jones and Spencer Torkelson, weren’t enough to overcome Kansas City’s big third inning and consistent run production. Next, both teams look ahead to key road matchups as they continue jockeying for postseason positioning in a competitive MLB season.

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