Royals’ Wacha Nears No-Hitter in 1-0 Win over Tigers

Michael Wacha delivered a stellar performance for the Kansas City Royals, carrying a no-hit bid into the seventh inning before allowing his only hit, as the Royals edged the Detroit Tigers 1-0 and snapped Detroit's five-game winning streak. Both Wacha and Tigers ace Tarik Skubal pitched seven scoreless innings, with Skubal allowing just two hits and no walks, and Wacha giving up just one hit and one walk while striking out six. The game's sole run came in the eighth inning when Vinnie Pasquantino, batting lower in the order due to the matchup, singled in Nick Loftin, who had doubled earlier in the inning. John Schreiber picked up the win for Kansas City, while Carlos Estévez secured his 16th save of the season. The game was marked by outstanding pitching and minimal offensive opportunities, with neither starter allowing a runner to reach second base through seven innings. The teams will conclude their series on Sunday, with Kansas City improving to 31-28 on the season.