Kansas City Royals lead Detroit Tigers 5-2 in ongoing game

In Kansas City on August 21, the Royals are leading the Tigers 5-2 in a weekend series. The Tigers struggled to convert scoring opportunities despite multiple baserunners throughout the game. Troy Melton, pitching for Detroit, allowed three runs, two earned, over 5.2 innings. Key moments included a solo home run by Kyle Isbel and a two-run home run by Vinnie Pasquantino for the Royals. The Tigers attempted a rally in the seventh, scoring two runs, but the Royals responded with a home run in the subsequent inning. The game remains ongoing as the teams head into the later innings.

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