Bobby Witt Jr. 2-Run Homer Lifts Royals Over Tigers 3-1

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a crucial two-run home run in the eighth inning to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. His 20th homer of the season extended his hitting streak to 18 games, during which he has maintained a strong batting performance. Royals pitcher Stephen Kolek made his debut, pitching six innings and allowing just one run to help secure the win. The Tigers had initially taken the lead with a solo homer by Gleyber Torres, but Maikel Garcia tied the game for Kansas City before Witt's decisive blast. With this win, the Royals narrowed the gap to two games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final American League wild-card spot. The tightly contested rivalry between Detroit and Kansas City continues, with recent games often decided by fewer than three runs.