Gallagher, Keller leads Royals to series split with Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — When the Kansas City Royals acquired Brad Keller during last winter’s Rule 5 draft, they committed themselves to keep him on the roster all season. As it […]
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Mahtook’s homer leads Tigers to win in Martinez’s finale
DETROIT (AP) Victor Martinez will be remembered as one of the best line-drive hitters of the last 15 years, but his career ended in a different way. Batting in the first inning […]
Continue ReadingRoyals beat Tigers 4-3, stop 5-game slide
DETROIT (AP) This time, the Kansas City Royals had enough hitting and pitching. Ian Kennedy pitched three-run ball into the eighth inning, and the Royals stopped a five-game slide by holding […]
Continue ReadingStewart had 2 homers, 6 RBIs as Tigers beat Royals 11-8
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire watched Christin Stewart put on a show in batting practice and thought his rookie slugger might have a big night. Gardenhire got […]
Continue Reading‘Rally Squirrel’ returns, Cardinals beat Tigers 5-2
DETROIT (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals needed something to get them going on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Out of nowhere — again — a squirrel appeared. In an […]
Continue ReadingTigers deck Cards 4-3 on wild pitch after Ozuna’s tying HR
DETROIT (AP) — Fifty years ago, a Detroit Tigers lefty dominated the St. Louis Cardinals on the way to a World Series victory. Matthew Boyd took his turn Saturday night, […]
Continue ReadingCandelario homers in 9th, Tigers beat Cardinals 5-3
DETROIT (AP) — Jeimer Candelario left the St. Louis Cardinals with a sinking feeling. Candelario connected on a 102 mph sinker from Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks, hitting a two-run homer […]
Continue ReadingMondesi homers, drives in 4 as Royals trounce Tigers 9-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi was identified as the Kansas City Royals’ top prospect several years ago based primarily on his blazing speed, advanced defense and raw athleticism. […]
Continue ReadingMoustakas helps Royals top Tigers 4-2, win first series
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Moustakas helped the Kansas City Royals win a series for the first time in 11 tries this season. Moustakas drove in three runs with […]
Continue ReadingZimmermann, Castellanos help Tigers beat Royals 3-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jordan Zimmermann allowed two hits over five scoreless innings, Nicholas Castellanos had three extra-base hits and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 […]
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