Filed under: Game 9 Open Thread - Royals (5-3) at Tigers (3-5) By Max Rieper@maxrieper Apr 10, 2011, 1:37pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Game 9 Open Thread - Royals (5-3) at Tigers (3-5) Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Sorry for the delay. Luke Hochevar #44 / Pitcher / Kansas City Royals Height: 6-5 Weight: 220 Bats: R Throws: R Born: Sep 15, 1983 Rick Porcello #48 / Pitcher / Detroit Tigers Height: 6-5 Weight: 200 Bats: R Throws: R Born: Dec 27, 1988 Battle of former Top 100 Prospects - will they meet their potential today? Royals vs Tigers coverage More From Royals Review Royals have reportedly engaged in trade talks with Mariners and Marlins about pitchers Royals reportedly interested in free agent Seth Lugo Royals Rumblings - News for December 8, 2023 “Brett” documentary reveals how a complicated father/son relationship fueled a Hall of Fame career The Royals needed a better draft spot than they got, and that’s the problem Royals sign Mike Brosseau, Tyler Duffey, and Sam Long to minor league deals