The Tigers broke the game open with a three-run homer in the sixth inning to charge past the Kansas City Royals 6-4 at Kauffman Stadium. Pinch-hitter Zach Short launched the three-run bomb that put Detroit ahead 4-1. Riley Greene also went deep as Detroit won the series and improved to 22-and-25. Will Vest earned his first win after throwing one-and-a-third scoreless innings of relief, while Alex Lange notched his ninth save. Josh Taylor was charged the loss after allowing three earned runs in one inning following five strong frames from Zack Greinke. Vinnie Pasquantino went 3-for-4 with an RBI in the losing effort. Kansas City is in last place of the AL Central at 15-and-36.
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