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Royals 4, Tigers 3

Detroit Tigers' Ian Kinsler singles off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Hammel during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Kinsler scored later in the inning. The Royals won the game, 4-3.
Detroit Tigers' Ian Kinsler singles off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Hammel during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Kinsler scored later in the inning. The Royals won the game, 4-3.
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Starting pitcher Jason Hammel of the Kansas City Royals pitches during the first inning.
Starting pitcher Jason Hammel of the Kansas City Royals pitches during the first inning.
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The Detroit Tigers' Ian Kinsler, left, is greeted by Nicholas Castellanos after scoring on a groundout by Miguel Cabrera in the first inning.
The Detroit Tigers' Ian Kinsler, left, is greeted by Nicholas Castellanos after scoring on a groundout by Miguel Cabrera in the first inning.
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Starting pitcher Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the first inning.
Starting pitcher Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the first inning.
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Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila bends over after taking a foul ball off the neck from the bat of the Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez in the second inning.
Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila bends over after taking a foul ball off the neck from the bat of the Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez in the second inning.
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Alex Avila of the Detroit Tigers is attended to by a trainer after being hit in the neck with the ball as manager Brad Ausmus looks on during the second inning.
Alex Avila of the Detroit Tigers is attended to by a trainer after being hit in the neck with the ball as manager Brad Ausmus looks on during the second inning.
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Starting pitcher Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers in action during the game.
Starting pitcher Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers in action during the game.
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Brandon Moss of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the third inning.
Brandon Moss of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the third inning.
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Starting pitcher Justin Verlanderof the Detroit Tigers in action during the game.
Starting pitcher Justin Verlanderof the Detroit Tigers in action during the game.
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A general view during the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
A general view during the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander, left, talks with catcher Alex Avila during the sixth inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander, left, talks with catcher Alex Avila during the sixth inning.
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Jose Iglesias of the Detroit Tigers congratulates Justin Verlander after Verlander picked off a runner on second base to end the top of the sixth inning.
Jose Iglesias of the Detroit Tigers congratulates Justin Verlander after Verlander picked off a runner on second base to end the top of the sixth inning.
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The Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez, right, celebrates his triple in front of Detroit Tigers third baseman Nicholas Castellanos in the seventh inning.
The Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez, right, celebrates his triple in front of Detroit Tigers third baseman Nicholas Castellanos in the seventh inning.
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Lorenzo Cain of the Kansas City Royals unsuccessfully tries to catch a fly ball hit by Mikie Mahtook of the Tigers during the 9th inning. The play resulted in a 2-run home run for the Tigers.
Lorenzo Cain of the Kansas City Royals unsuccessfully tries to catch a fly ball hit by Mikie Mahtook of the Tigers during the 9th inning. The play resulted in a 2-run home run for the Tigers.
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Mikie Mahtook of the Tigers celebrates with Andrew Romine after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning.
Mikie Mahtook of the Tigers celebrates with Andrew Romine after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning.
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Alex Gordon of the Royals celebrates after his sacrifice fly scored the winning run during the bottom of the ninth inning.
Alex Gordon of the Royals celebrates after his sacrifice fly scored the winning run during the bottom of the ninth inning.
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Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals douses Brandon Moss after Moss scored the winning run during the bottom of the ninth.
Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals douses Brandon Moss after Moss scored the winning run during the bottom of the ninth.
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