Royals beat Tigers 3-1 as Wacha shines on the mound
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Kansas City Royals secured a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on August 22, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. Michael Wacha pitched effectively, allowing just one run and striking out six batters through seven innings. The Royals relied on two home runs and a timely wild pitch to score their runs. Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez contributed with solo shots, while Jac Caglianone scored on a sixth-inning wild pitch. The Royals can complete a sweep in the series on August 23, with Daniel Lynch IV starting against Framber Valdez.
- •Royals win 3-1 against Tigers at Kauffman Stadium.
- •Michael Wacha allows one run over seven innings, striking out six.
- •Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez hit home runs for the Royals.
- •Jac Caglianone scores after a wild pitch in the sixth inning.
- •Royals aim for a series sweep on August 23.
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Wacha eats ghosts of losses past, Royals win seventh straight
"A pair of solo shots proved all the Royals would need behind an excellent effort from the Pac-Man sound effect.
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