SPORTS

Tigers 8, Royals 3

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, left, congratulates Cameron Maybin after Maybin's two-run home run (scoring Ian Kinsler) in the fourth inning of their game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 23, 2016. The Tigers won 8-3.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, left, congratulates Cameron Maybin after Maybin's two-run home run (scoring Ian Kinsler) in the fourth inning of their game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 23, 2016. The Tigers won 8-3.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the first inning. Fulmer pitched seven innings allowing eight hits with one earned run and nine strikeouts.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the first inning. Fulmer pitched seven innings allowing eight hits with one earned run and nine strikeouts.
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Royals pitcher Danny Duffy works in the first inning.
Royals pitcher Danny Duffy works in the first inning.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera advances to third on a wild pitch in the first inning.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera advances to third on a wild pitch in the first inning.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera calls for time after he advances to third on a wild pitch in the first inning.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera calls for time after he advances to third on a wild pitch in the first inning.
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Tigers head athletic trainer Kevin Rand looks at Miguel Cabrera after he did something to his hand sliding into third on a wild pitch in the first inning.
Tigers head athletic trainer Kevin Rand looks at Miguel Cabrera after he did something to his hand sliding into third on a wild pitch in the first inning.
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A scoreboard tribute for Miguel Cabrera when he comes up to bat in the second inning. Cabrera is the fourth-youngest player in MLB history to reach 2,500 hits.
A scoreboard tribute for Miguel Cabrera when he comes up to bat in the second inning. Cabrera is the fourth-youngest player in MLB history to reach 2,500 hits.
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez points upward after his solo home to add to the Tigers lead, making it 3-0 in the third inning Friday night. Martinez went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and two walks.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez points upward after his solo home to add to the Tigers lead, making it 3-0 in the third inning Friday night. Martinez went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and two walks.
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez congratulates Victor Martinez (41) after Victor's solo home run in the third inning.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez congratulates Victor Martinez (41) after Victor's solo home run in the third inning.
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Tigers' Justin Upton doubles to score Miguel Cabrera in the first inning.
Tigers' Justin Upton doubles to score Miguel Cabrera in the first inning.
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Tigers' Justin Upton hits a solo home run in the third inning.
Tigers' Justin Upton hits a solo home run in the third inning.
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Royals pitcher Danny Duffy stands on the mound while Tigers' Justin Upton rounds the bases on his solo home run in the third inning to make it 4-0 Tigers.
Royals pitcher Danny Duffy stands on the mound while Tigers' Justin Upton rounds the bases on his solo home run in the third inning to make it 4-0 Tigers.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, right, congratulates Justin Upton after Upton's solo home run in the third inning.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, right, congratulates Justin Upton after Upton's solo home run in the third inning.
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Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias is under contract for two more years.
Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias is under contract for two more years.
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Tigers fans cheer after Cameron Maybin hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning to make it 6-0 Tigers.
Tigers fans cheer after Cameron Maybin hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning to make it 6-0 Tigers.
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Tigers' Cameron Maybin reacts as he is about to score on his two-run home run in the fourth inning to make it 6-0 Tigers. Maybin went 1-for-5.
Tigers' Cameron Maybin reacts as he is about to score on his two-run home run in the fourth inning to make it 6-0 Tigers. Maybin went 1-for-5.
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Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the fifth inning.
Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the fifth inning.
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From left, Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez wait for a play to be reviewed in the sixth inning.
From left, Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez wait for a play to be reviewed in the sixth inning.
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Tigers pitching coach Rich Dubee, right, and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia wait during a play being reviewed in the sixth inning.
Tigers pitching coach Rich Dubee, right, and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia wait during a play being reviewed in the sixth inning.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus protests to the umpiring crew before a play is reviewed at the request of the Royals in the sixth inning. The Tigers had already left the field and gone into the dugout when it appeared the top of the inning was over, then the review was asked for by the Royals.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus protests to the umpiring crew before a play is reviewed at the request of the Royals in the sixth inning. The Tigers had already left the field and gone into the dugout when it appeared the top of the inning was over, then the review was asked for by the Royals.
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Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias, left, and second baseman Ian Kinsler wait during a challenge by the Royals in the sixth inning.
Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias, left, and second baseman Ian Kinsler wait during a challenge by the Royals in the sixth inning.
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Royals' Alex Gordon strikes out swinging to end the top of the sixth inning. The inning was extended after a delayed challenge by Royals on the last out and call was reversed to keep the inning going.
Royals' Alex Gordon strikes out swinging to end the top of the sixth inning. The inning was extended after a delayed challenge by Royals on the last out and call was reversed to keep the inning going.
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From left, Tigers' Cameron Maybin and manager Brad Ausmus congratulate Jose Iglesias after Iglesias scores on a walk by Victor Martinez in the sixth inning to make it 7-1 Tigers.
From left, Tigers' Cameron Maybin and manager Brad Ausmus congratulate Jose Iglesias after Iglesias scores on a walk by Victor Martinez in the sixth inning to make it 7-1 Tigers.
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Tigers' Justin Upton congratulates Ian Kinsler after Kinsler scores on a sacrifice fly by J.D. Martinez in the sixth inning to make it 8-1 Tigers.
Tigers' Justin Upton congratulates Ian Kinsler after Kinsler scores on a sacrifice fly by J.D. Martinez in the sixth inning to make it 8-1 Tigers.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, congratulates pitcher Michael Fulmer after Fulmer pitched seven innings.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, congratulates pitcher Michael Fulmer after Fulmer pitched seven innings.
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Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy works in the eighth inning. Hardy pitched one inning allowing one hit with one strikeout.
Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy works in the eighth inning. Hardy pitched one inning allowing one hit with one strikeout.
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Brad Ausmus
Brad Ausmus
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Miguel Cabrera
Miguel Cabrera
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Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe works in the ninth inning. Lowe pitched 2/3 inning allowing two hits with two earned runs, one walk and one strikeout.
Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe works in the ninth inning. Lowe pitched 2/3 inning allowing two hits with two earned runs, one walk and one strikeout.
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Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe kicks the dirt while manager Brad Ausmus, left, comes out to make a pitching change in the ninth inning.
Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe kicks the dirt while manager Brad Ausmus, left, comes out to make a pitching change in the ninth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Shane Greene works in the ninth inning. Greene pitched a hitless 1/3 inning with one strikeout.
Tigers pitcher Shane Greene works in the ninth inning. Greene pitched a hitless 1/3 inning with one strikeout.
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Tigers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and pitcher Shane Greene celebrate the win.
Tigers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and pitcher Shane Greene celebrate the win.
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