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Royals 4, Tigers 3

Detroit Tigers third baseman Ronny Rodriguez, right, waits on the throw from catcher James McCann to tag out Kansas City Royals ' Jorge Bonifacio, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Detroit. The Tigers lost, 4-3.
Detroit Tigers third baseman Ronny Rodriguez, right, waits on the throw from catcher James McCann to tag out Kansas City Royals' Jorge Bonifacio, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Detroit. The Tigers lost, 4-3.
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Kansas City Royals ' Rosell Herrera (7) is greeted in the dugout after scoring during the fourth inning.
Kansas City Royals' Rosell Herrera (7) is greeted in the dugout after scoring during the fourth inning.
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Detroit Tigers ' Ronny Rodriguez crosses home plate after his solo home run during the fifth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Ronny Rodriguez crosses home plate after his solo home run during the fifth inning.
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Kansas City Royals ' Alcides Escobar, right, is greeted by Cam Gallagher (36) after scoring during the fourth inning.
Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar, right, is greeted by Cam Gallagher (36) after scoring during the fourth inning.
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Detroit Tigers first baseman Jarrod Saltalamacchia looks back as Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar beats the throw during the fourth inning.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Jarrod Saltalamacchia looks back as Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar beats the throw during the fourth inning.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano throws during the first inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano throws during the first inning.
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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy throws during the first inning.
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy throws during the first inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Grayson Greiner bats as umpire Adrian Johnson (80) and Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez watch during the first inning.
Detroit Tigers' Grayson Greiner bats as umpire Adrian Johnson (80) and Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez watch during the first inning.
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Kansas City Royals ' Salvador Perez prepares to bat during the first inning.
Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez prepares to bat during the first inning.
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Kansas City Royals right fielder Jorge Bonifacio catches the fly hit by Detroit Tigers' James McCann during the second inning.
Kansas City Royals right fielder Jorge Bonifacio catches the fly hit by Detroit Tigers' James McCann during the second inning.
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Kansas City Royals right fielder Jorge Bonifacio is unable to reach the single hit by Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez.
Kansas City Royals right fielder Jorge Bonifacio is unable to reach the single hit by Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez.
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