SPORTS

Game 2: Royals 3, Tigers 2

Tigers infielder Dixon Machado throws to first base to complete a double play as the Royals' Royals' Jorge Soler slides in the sixth inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader Friday, April 20, 2018, at Comerica Park. The Royals won, 3-2.
Tigers infielder Dixon Machado throws to first base to complete a double play as the Royals' Royals' Jorge Soler slides in the sixth inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader Friday, April 20, 2018, at Comerica Park. The Royals won, 3-2.
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Royals pitcher Jakob Junis works in the seventh inning.
Royals pitcher Jakob Junis works in the seventh inning.
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Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones catches a flyball in the seventh inning.
Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones catches a flyball in the seventh inning.
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Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson throws in the seventh inning.
Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson throws in the seventh inning.
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Royals pitcher Jakob Junis watches from the bench in the sixth inning.
Royals pitcher Jakob Junis watches from the bench in the sixth inning.
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Royals left fielder Jon Jay catches a flyball in the first inning.
Royals left fielder Jon Jay catches a flyball in the first inning.
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Detroit's Jose Iglesias steals second base as Kansas City shortstop Alcides Escobar can't handle the throw.
Detroit's Jose Iglesias steals second base as Kansas City shortstop Alcides Escobar can't handle the throw.
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Royals pitcher Jakob Junis throws out Victor Reyes at first base.
Royals pitcher Jakob Junis throws out Victor Reyes at first base.
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Royals catcher Drew Butera catches a popup in foul territory.
Royals catcher Drew Butera catches a popup in foul territory.
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Tigers starter Daniel Norris works in the second inning.
Tigers starter Daniel Norris works in the second inning.
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Kansas City's Whit Merrifield, right, celebrates his solo home run with Mike Moustakas.
Kansas City's Whit Merrifield, right, celebrates his solo home run with Mike Moustakas.
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Royals pitcher Jakob Junis throws in the first inning.
Royals pitcher Jakob Junis throws in the first inning.
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Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris throws in the first inning of his first start of the season.
Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris throws in the first inning of his first start of the season.
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Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, right, take the ball from pitcher Daniel Norris in the fifth inning.
Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, right, take the ball from pitcher Daniel Norris in the fifth inning.
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JaCoby Jones slaps hands with third-base coach Dave Clarkin the third inning.
JaCoby Jones slaps hands with third-base coach Dave Clarkin the third inning.
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JaCoby Jones
JaCoby Jones
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Buck Farmer works in the fifth inning.
Buck Farmer works in the fifth inning.
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Jose Iglesias avoids an inside pitch during the seventh inning.
Jose Iglesias avoids an inside pitch during the seventh inning.
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Tigers right fielder Nick Castellanos misplays a single in the ninth inning.
Tigers right fielder Nick Castellanos misplays a single in the ninth inning.
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Tigers first baseman Niko Goodrum flips the ball to Shane Greene covering first base, but overthrows it for a critical error in the ninth.
Tigers first baseman Niko Goodrum flips the ball to Shane Greene covering first base, but overthrows it for a critical error in the ninth.
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Tigers closer Shane Greene blows on his throwing hand in the ninth inning.
Tigers closer Shane Greene blows on his throwing hand in the ninth inning.
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Royals closer Kelvin Herrera celebrates the victory.
Royals closer Kelvin Herrera celebrates the victory.
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