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Tigers hammer Royals 7-5 with three homers to notch fifth straight win

Detroit’s power display underscores Kansas City’s continued struggles with runners in scoring position.

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Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) hits a triple during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on May 30, 2025.
May 30, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene (31) is congratulated by teammates after after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Riley Greene, Dillon Dingler and Spencer Torkelson each homered and drove in key runs in Detroit’s offense.
  • Seth Lugo allowed four runs on five hits in 3⅓ innings in his return from the injured list.
  • The Tigers’ bullpen worked 5⅔ innings of relief, giving up just two runs on four hits to secure the win.
  • Kansas City went 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position and left 11 men on base in Friday’s loss.
  • Detroit improved to 38-20—the best record in baseball—while Kansas City fell to 30-28 in the AL Central race.