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Kansas City Royals sweep Detroit Tigers to extend winning streak
The Kansas City Royals have extended their winning streak to eight games following a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers. The series concluded with an 11-7 victory for the Royals on Sunday, highlighted by home runs from Nick Loftin and John Rave, and three RBIs from Kyle Isbel.
Earlier in the series, the Royals secured a 3-1 win behind Michael Wacha’s seven-inning performance and home runs from Isbel and Salvador Perez. The Tigers' efforts included a home run from Hao-Yu Lee, but they were unable to overcome the Royals' momentum.
Looking ahead, the Detroit Tigers are scheduled to begin a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park. The Rays are expected to start Drew Rasmussen, while the Tigers are slated to start Framber Valdez.
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Detroit Tigers · John Rave · Kansas City Royals · Kyle Isbel · Michael Wacha · Nick Loftin · Salvador Perez · Tampa Bay Rays
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Kyle Isbel hit a leadoff home run in the third inning. mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers with a score of 3-1. mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hao-Yu Lee hit a home run to reduce the Tigers' deficit to 2-1. mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Salvador Perez hit his 17th home run of the season in the fourth inning. mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Royals extended their winning streak to seven games. mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Michael Wacha pitched seven innings, allowing one run and three hits. mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Craig Kimbrel recorded his first save since July 2024. mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tigers starter Drew Anderson allowed three earned runs over five innings. mymotherlode.com