Kansas City Royals win eighth consecutive game against Tigers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Kansas City Royals secured their eighth consecutive victory on August 22, 2026, defeating the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Pitcher Michael Wacha delivered a strong performance, allowing just one run over seven innings with six strikeouts. Salvador Perez contributed significantly with his 17th home run of the season and also recorded his first stolen base since 2021. Craig Kimbrel notched his first save with the Royals, marking the 441st of his career. The Royals continue to show strong team cohesion and performance during their current win streak.
- •Royals defeat Tigers 8-1 on August 22, 2026.
- •Michael Wacha gets his seventh win, leading in quality starts.
- •Salvador Perez hits his 17th home run and steals a base.
- •Craig Kimbrel records his first save with the Royals.
- •Zion Rose hits his first pro home run with the River Bandits.
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