Sat Apr 19 00:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Royals Aim to End Losing Streak Against First-Place Tigers
**DETROIT, MI –** The Kansas City Royals (8-12), currently avoiding last place in their division, will face a tough test tonight as they take on the first-place Detroit Tigers (11-8) at Comerica Park. The Royals are looking to break a four-game losing skid, hampered by a recent offensive slump.
Despite the struggles at the plate, the Royals’ pitching staff has performed admirably, ranking 11th in fWAR overall and 3rd among starters. Tonight, left-hander Cole Ragans takes the mound for Kansas City. Ragans has been dominant, currently ranking 3rd in pitching fWAR, 2nd in FIP, and 1st in K/9.
The Tigers will counter with young pitcher Jackson Jobe, making only his fourth MLB start. Jobe impressed in his last outing, pitching six shutout innings.
The game is scheduled for 5:40 pm US Central Time and can be viewed on FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City or heard on the Royals Radio Network (including 96.5 the FAN).
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