MLB Gameday: Royals 3, Tigers 2 Final Score (07/25/2026)

The Kansas City Royals secured a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers this past Saturday at Comerica Park. The game proved significant for more than just the final score, as Salvador Perez reached a massive career milestone. With his 318th career home run, Perez now holds the record for the most home runs in Royals franchise history, surpassing the legendary George Brett.

The game remained tight through the final innings. The Royals took a brief lead in the second, but the Tigers answered back to tie and eventually gain a 2-1 advantage by the fourth inning. Salvador Perez tied the game once more with his record-setting solo home run in the seventh inning. The score stayed knotted at 2-2 until the top of the ninth, when Nick Loftin delivered the go-ahead solo home run to put Kansas City ahead for good.

Pitching played a major role in the outcome. Michael Wacha provided a solid seven innings for the Royals, allowing only two earned runs. The Tigers saw an equally efficient performance from Casey Mize, who went six innings with only one earned run allowed. Ultimately, the Royals bullpen and timely hitting in the late innings sealed the win for Kansas City.

This victory highlights the depth of the Royals lineup during a competitive divisional series. As the season progresses, the ability to rely on veteran leadership alongside clutch performances from players like Loftin remains a key element of the team strategy. Fans are now looking toward the upcoming games to see if this momentum carries into the next series against their American League Central rivals.