Overview
- Detroit improved to 78-53 and moved 11.5 games ahead of the Royals in the division.
- Chris Paddack earned the win with one run over five innings, while Michael Wacha took the loss after six quality frames.
- Spencer Torkelson hit his 27th homer and Jake Rogers drove in two runs, with Andy Ibáñez adding a pinch-hit shot late.
- Will Vest recorded a four-out finish for his 19th save, helped by Tyler Holton inducing a key seventh-inning double play.
- The series concludes Sunday at Comerica Park with Jack Flaherty slated to face Seth Lugo.