SPORTS

Royals 7, Tigers 4

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer, left, is greeted by teammate Salvador Perez after hitting a three-run home run in the ninth inning. Royals won 7-4.
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer, left, is greeted by teammate Salvador Perez after hitting a three-run home run in the ninth inning. Royals won 7-4.
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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez looks towards the outfield as two runs score during the ninth inning.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez looks towards the outfield as two runs score during the ninth inning.
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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez stands on the mound as Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer rounds the bases for a three-run home run in the ninth inning.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez stands on the mound as Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer rounds the bases for a three-run home run in the ninth inning.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris throws during the first inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris throws during the first inning.
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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura throws during the first inning.
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura throws during the first inning.
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Kansas City Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert slips as he fields the single hit by Detroit Tigers' James McCann during the second inning.
Kansas City Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert slips as he fields the single hit by Detroit Tigers' James McCann during the second inning.
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Kansas City Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert throws to first after slipping as he fielded the single hit by Detroit Tigers' James McCann during the second inning.
Kansas City Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert throws to first after slipping as he fielded the single hit by Detroit Tigers' James McCann during the second inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera singles during the third inning.
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera singles during the third inning.
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Kansas City Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert fields a grounder hit by Detroit Tigers' James McCann and tags third for the out on Miguel Cabrera on a fielder's choice during the third inning.
Kansas City Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert fields a grounder hit by Detroit Tigers' James McCann and tags third for the out on Miguel Cabrera on a fielder's choice during the third inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Ian Kinsler looks back as he heads to third from first on a wild pickoff throw during the third inning.
Detroit Tigers' Ian Kinsler looks back as he heads to third from first on a wild pickoff throw during the third inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias runs home and scores ahead of the throw to Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez during the fourth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias runs home and scores ahead of the throw to Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez during the fourth inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera.
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris throws during the fifth inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris throws during the fifth inning.
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Peter Moylan throws during the fifth inning.
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Peter Moylan throws during the fifth inning.
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Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer flips his bat after striking out during the fifth inning.
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer flips his bat after striking out during the fifth inning.
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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson throws during the sixth inning.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson throws during the sixth inning.
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Detroit Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin  is seen in the dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin is seen in the dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals.
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Detroit Tigers' Cameron Maybin is congratulated after scoring from second on a single by J.D. Martinez during the sixth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Cameron Maybin is congratulated after scoring from second on a single by J.D. Martinez during the sixth inning.
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Kansas City Royals designated hitter Kendrys Morales looks skyward after scoring on his solo home run in the sixth inning.
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Kendrys Morales looks skyward after scoring on his solo home run in the sixth inning.
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Second baseman Raul Mondesi of the Kansas City Royals turns the ball after getting a force out on Ian Kinsler of the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning.
Second baseman Raul Mondesi of the Kansas City Royals turns the ball after getting a force out on Ian Kinsler of the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning.
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Kendrys Morales of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning.
Kendrys Morales of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning.
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Matt Strahm prepares to throw during the sixth inning.
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Matt Strahm prepares to throw during the sixth inning.
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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Justin Wilson had a 4.14 ERA in 66 appearances.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Justin Wilson had a 4.14 ERA in 66 appearances.
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Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer, left, is greeted at home after his three-run home run in the ninth inning.
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer, left, is greeted at home after his three-run home run in the ninth inning.
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Detroit Tigers right fielder J.D. Martinez catches the fly out hit by Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar during the ninth inning.
Detroit Tigers right fielder J.D. Martinez catches the fly out hit by Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar during the ninth inning.
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera, right, greets catcher Salvador Perez after the Royals 7-4 over the Detroit Tigers in a game.
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera, right, greets catcher Salvador Perez after the Royals 7-4 over the Detroit Tigers in a game.
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