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Tigers Extend Royals’ Losing Streak with 7-3 Victory Powered by Homers and Strong Pitching

Detroit’s balanced offense and rookie Jackson Jobe’s solid start secured the team’s second consecutive win over Kansas City, which continues to struggle on the road.

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Overview

  • Tomás Nido and Andy Ibáñez each hit solo home runs, contributing to the Tigers’ 7-3 win over the Royals on Friday night.
  • Rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe earned his second win, allowing only one run on five hits over five innings.
  • Spencer Torkelson delivered a two-run double in the seventh inning, marking his AL-leading 13th extra-base hit of the season.
  • Kansas City’s Cole Ragans gave up five runs in four innings, ending his streak of three consecutive starts with 10-plus strikeouts.
  • The Royals extended their losing streak to five games, falling to 1-7 on their current road trip, despite Bobby Witt Jr. extending his hitting streak to 11 games.