Detroit Tigers Win Fifth Straight, Beat Royals 7-5

The Detroit Tigers secured their fifth consecutive victory by defeating the Kansas City Royals 7-5, improving their record to the best in the majors at 38-20. Key contributions came from Dillon Dingler, who had three hits including a two-run homer and three RBIs, Riley Greene, and Spencer Torkelson, who also homered and drove in multiple runs. Both starting pitchers, Casey Mize for the Tigers and Seth Lugo for the Royals, struggled to get past the fourth inning, with Mize allowing three runs and Lugo four runs including two homers. The Tigers bullpen, led by Brant Hurter who earned the win, held the Royals' offense, despite a late push highlighted by a two-run single from Drew Waters and a sacrifice fly by Mark Canha. Detroit extended their lead with key hits late in the game, including Torkelson’s eighth-inning homer and Dingler’s RBI single, while the Royals stranded 11 runners and went 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position. The teams are set to continue their three-game series with the Tigers sending LHP Tarik Skubal to the mound against Royals RHP Michael Wacha.