Parker Meadows’ broken-bat single in the 10th inning propelled the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Trey Sweeney’s advancement to third base due to a balk set the stage for Meadows’ heroics.
Tyler Holton’s strong relief performance forced extra innings, and Jason Foley secured the win for the Tigers. Riley Greene’s RBI single in the 10th extended the Tigers’ lead, maintaining their 1 1/2-game deficit to the Twins for the final AL wild-card spot.
Cole Ragans and Casey Mize both pitched effectively for their respective teams, despite facing control issues. Ragans’ solid defense helped prevent the Tigers from capitalizing on his walks, while Mize’s double plays minimized the damage caused by his base runners.
The Royals’ defensive efforts also played a role, with Freddy Fermín throwing out two runners attempting to steal second base.
Overall, the game featured a tight pitching matchup and strong defensive plays, resulting in a closely contested victory for the Tigers.
The Kansas City Royals seek to avoid a series sweep as they face the Detroit Tigers in the final game of their three-game series. Alec Marsh (8-8, 4.52 ERA) will take the mound for the Royals, opposing Tarik Skubal (16-4, 2.50 ERA) of the Tigers.
The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM at Kauffman Stadium, with pregame coverage starting at 6:00 PM on SuperStar Country 102.5 & 1530 AM.
