Game 1: Tigers 3, Royals 2 (10)

JaCoby Jones rounds the bases on his walk-off home run in the 10th inning.

JaCoby Jones is ready for the ice-cold water after his game-winning home run.

Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the first inning. He pitched seven innings, allowing eight hits with one walk and four strikeouts.

Tigers second baseman Dixon Machado runs back but can't catch a pop up off the bat of Whit Merrifield in the first inning.

Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer works in the first inning.

Kiah Berge, 8, wears a Tiger hat and waves pom poms in the first inning.

Tigers center fielder Leonys Martin strikes out in the first inning.

Miguel Cabrera strikes out swinging in the first inning.

Nick Castellanos looks for a moment at his pop up in the second inning.

Royals pitcher Jason Hammel works in the second inning.

Tigers second baseman Dixon Machado tosses the ball to first for the out in the third inning.

Tigers called up outfielder Mike Gerber, left, from Toledo. Gerber will make his major league debut in game 2 of the double header.

Tigers second baseman Dixon Machado (49) decides not to throw to second but then gets the out at first base in the fifth inning while Royals' Ryan Goins advances to second base. Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 20, 2018. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)

Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez (41) on deck in the fourth inning.

James McCann slides into home plate, beating the tag by Royals catcher Cam Gallagher in the fifth inning.

James McCann is safe at home, beating the tag by Royals catcher Cam Gallager.

JaCoby Jones is congratulated after he scores in the fifth.

Tigers center fielder Leonys Martin (12) encourages teammates after Tigers get on the board in the fifth inning.

Michael Fulmer reacts after a solo home run by the Royals' Mike Moustakas in the sixth inning.

Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (46) fields a ground ball off the bat of Whit Merrifield, then touches third base and then gets a double play with a throw to first to end the top of the seventh inning.

After touching third base, Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario makes the throw to first for a double play to end the top of the seventh inning.

Tigers pitcher Daniel Stumpf works in the eighth inning.

Tigers pitching coach Chris Bosio, right, talks with pitcher Daniel Stumpf, left, and catcher James McCann in the eighth inning.

Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer talks with catcher James McCann, right, in the dugout in the eighth inning.

Tigers catcher James McCann talks with Shane Greene in the ninth inning.

Tigers left fielder JaCoby Jones makes a catch at the fence in the ninth inning.

Tigers pitcher Shane Greene looks in for the sign in the ninth inning.

Tigers' Jeimer Candelario flies out in the eighth inning.

Tigers pitching coach Chris Bosio, bottom, and bench coach Steve Liddle in the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 20, 2018. Tigers win, 3-2. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)

Tigers left fielder JaCoby Jones makes a catch on a fly ball in the 10th inning.

Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez works in the ninth inning.

Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez reacts after Royals' Abraham Almonte pops out for the third out in the top of the 10th inning.

JaCoby Jones rounds the bases on his walk-off home run in the 10th inning.

Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd dumps the cooler of water on JaCoby Jones.

JaCoby Jones, second from left, celebrates with teammates after the win.