Outside of Ryan Kreidler’s first major league hit, this was pretty much another atrocious game all around. Michael Pineda was awful, as was the bullpen, as the offense did little to help matters as the Kansas City Royals evened the series at a game apiece by trouncing the Tigers 12-2
Right from the start, Pineda had trouble locating anything consistently. Already confined to being a nibbler due to sub-par stuff, the right-hander didn’t spot his fastball well and the Royals had little trouble teeing off on him. Nick Pratto lifted a solo shot to left in the first inning, setting the tone for this one.