Preview the April 19 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

American League Central rivals open up a four-game series on Thursday night when the Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. Eastern, and FS1 will broadcast the game. Several streaming services will broadcast the game live,

Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith (33) scores on a double hit by first baseman Luke Raley against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) AP