TIGERS

Tigers 11, Royals 8

Detroit Tigers left fielder Christin Stewart is doused by relief pitcher Daniel Stumpf after a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit. Stewart hit two home runs and drove in a run with a bases loaded walk to end the night with six RBIs.
Detroit Tigers left fielder Christin Stewart is doused by relief pitcher Daniel Stumpf after a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit. Stewart hit two home runs and drove in a run with a bases loaded walk to end the night with six RBIs.
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Detroit Tigers left fielder Christin Stewart draws a bases loaded walk to score Dawel Lugo during the seventh inning of a baseball game, against the Kansas City Royals Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers left fielder Christin Stewart draws a bases loaded walk to score Dawel Lugo during the seventh inning of a baseball game, against the Kansas City Royals Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones jumps but is unable to catch the two-run home run by Kansas City Royals' Hunter Dozier during the fourth inning of a baseball game.
Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones jumps but is unable to catch the two-run home run by Kansas City Royals' Hunter Dozier during the fourth inning of a baseball game.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is relieved during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is relieved during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Zac Reininger throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Zac Reininger throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Kansas City Royals staring pitcher Jorge Lopez walks to the dugout after being relieved during the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.
Kansas City Royals staring pitcher Jorge Lopez walks to the dugout after being relieved during the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost watches from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers.
Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost watches from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos heads to third on his triple during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit
Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos heads to third on his triple during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit
Carlos Osorio, AP
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Glenn Sparkman throws during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Glenn Sparkman throws during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Detroit Tigers' Christin Stewart, left, is greeted by JaCoby Jones at home plate after both scored on Stewart's two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers' Christin Stewart, left, is greeted by JaCoby Jones at home plate after both scored on Stewart's two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, left, is caught in a rundown by Kansas City Royals second baseman Adalberto Mondesi during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, left, is caught in a rundown by Kansas City Royals second baseman Adalberto Mondesi during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield beats the tag of Detroit Tigers third baseman Ronny Rodriguez and steals third during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield beats the tag of Detroit Tigers third baseman Ronny Rodriguez and steals third during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Detroit Tigers center fielder Christin Stewart watches as a fan catches the the ball on a three-run home run by Kansas City Royals' Jorge Bonifacio during the first inning of a baseball game.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Christin Stewart watches as a fan catches the the ball on a three-run home run by Kansas City Royals' Jorge Bonifacio during the first inning of a baseball game.
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Kansas City Royals' Jorge Bonifacio looks skyward as he scores on his three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game.s Osorio)
Kansas City Royals' Jorge Bonifacio looks skyward as he scores on his three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game.s Osorio)
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Detroit Tigers third baseman Ronny Rodriguez catches the pickoff throw from catcher Grayson Greiner during the first inning.
Detroit Tigers third baseman Ronny Rodriguez catches the pickoff throw from catcher Grayson Greiner during the first inning.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Kansas City Royals staring pitcher Jorge Lopez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Kansas City Royals staring pitcher Jorge Lopez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Detroit.
Carlos Osorio, AP