Michael Massey hits 2-run homer as Royals edge Tigers 5-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Michael Massey hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on July 26, 2026. The Royals initially led 3-0 after four innings but fell behind in the fifth due to a four-run rally from the Tigers. Massey's homer allowed Kansas City to regain the lead late in the game. Nate Pearson secured the win with a scoreless inning as the Royals claimed their second straight victory. The Tigers, now faced with a crucial week leading up to the Aug. 3 trade deadline, must decide on ace Tarik Skubal's future.
- •Royals led 3-0 before trailing in the fifth inning.
- •Dillon Dingler's two-run single gave the Tigers a brief lead.
- •Nate Pearson earned his second win with a scoreless eighth inning.
- •Steven Cruz saved the game despite allowing two baserunners.
- •Upcoming match: Tigers face Baltimore with Keider Montero starting.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Massey's Late Homer Off the Bench Completes Royals' Split in Detroit
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Massey's 2-run, 2-out homer in 8th helps Royals beat Tigers 5-4 for 2nd straight win
"Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Sunday. The Royals led 3-0 through four innings, fell behind after giving up four runs in the fifth before going back ahead on Massey's blast to right. Nate Pearson (2-0) threw a scoreless inning.
"Massey made his second chance count with a two-run homer in the eighth of a 5-4 Kansas City win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 12:01 AMMichael Massey's Late Homer Off the Bench Completes Royals' Split in Detroit
Massey made his second chance count with a two-run homer in the eighth of a 5-4 Kansas City win.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:02 PMMichael Massey's 2-run, 2-out homer in 8th helps Royals beat Tigers 5-4 for 2nd straight win
Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Sunday. The Royals led 3-0 through four innings, fell behind after giving up four runs in the fifth before going back ahead on Massey's blast to right. Nate Pearson (2-0) threw a scoreless inning.
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