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Tigers Power Past Royals 7-5 to Extend Winning Streak to Five

Kansas City’s offense went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position, underscoring its persistent scoring struggles

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

  • Three-hit night from Dillon Dingler included a two-run homer and accounted for three RBIs as Detroit built an early lead
  • Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each homered and drove in two runs to fuel the Tigers’ offense
  • Seth Lugo allowed four runs on five hits over 3⅓ innings in his return from the injured list and did not make it out of the fourth inning
  • Detroit’s bullpen held Kansas City to two runs on four hits across 5⅔ innings to secure the victory
  • Kansas City fell to 30-28 and remains eight games behind Detroit in the AL Central while ranking last in slugging percentage with runners in scoring position