GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals, 1:40 p.m.

Detroit Tigers (50-55) vs. Kansas City Royals (44-62) Time/Place: 1:40 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Royals ReviewMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Framber Valdez (5-7, 4.57 ERA) vs. RHP Luinder Avila (5-3, 4.86 ERA)