Final Score: Tigers 9 - Royals 2
Saturday, May 17, 1997 at 8:05 PM ET

Tigers @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Tigers
17-23 Rating 1420
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
37%
63%
Projected margin: Kansas City Royals +1.0
Royals
20-18 Rating 1496
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Tigers Royals
All-time wins 159 169
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.5 4.5
Last meeting 10 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Tigers Royals
Games played 40 38
Avg runs scored 5.1 4.8
Avg runs conceded 5.0 4.7
Win percentage 42% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 50%