Detroit Tigers topped Kansas City Royals 7-5 in the series opener at Comerica Park. Riley Greene hit his 30th home run of the season – a two-run shot that tied the game at 3 in the bottom of the 6th. Detroit Tigers offense poured it on in the home half of the 7th plating 4 runs to take the 7-3 lead. Zach McKinstry scored the go-ahead run and added to his big night that already included a home run as part of a 3 hit night. Casey Mize started the game for the Detroit Tigers and was roughed up allowing 9 hits, but he limited the damage to three runs in 5.2 innings pitched. Detroit Tigers continue to stay hot having won 4 in a row and 10 of their last 12 games.
Detroit Tigers Records
Detroit Tigers Overall 77-53
Detroit Tigers Home 43-24
Detroit Tigers Away 34-30
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Manager: AJ Hinch
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Hitting Coach: Keith Beauregard
Hitting Coach: Michael Brdar
Pitching Coach: Chris Fetter