Overview

• After pinch-hitter Tyler Tolbert drew a seven-pitch walk from Tyler Holton, Witt launched a 427-foot, two-run shot for his 20th homer.
• Witt extended his hitting streak to 18 games after singling earlier in the night.
• In his Royals debut, Stephen Kolek worked six innings and allowed one run on four hits with three strikeouts.
• Lucas Erceg delivered a 1-2-3 eighth and Carlos Estévez secured his 36th save despite a one-out double by Riley Greene.
• Detroit led on Gleyber Torres’ third-inning RBI single before Maikel Garcia tied it with his 15th homer, and the series continues Sunday with Tarik Skubal facing Michael Wacha.