Royals complete perfect homestand with sweep of Tigers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The Kansas City Royals finished a perfect homestand by sweeping the Detroit Tigers, extending their winning streak to eight games. Over the weekend, the offense showcased strong performances, posting a.915 team OPS and averaging 6.7 runs per game. Key contributions came from players such as Kyle Isbel, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Salvador Perez, who achieved a rare stolen base. Despite the winning momentum, concerns linger in the bullpen, especially following issues in Sunday’s game after Daniel Lynch IV left the mound. The Royals’ minor league system also showed promise with notable performances from Hunter Owen and Carson Roccaforte, alongside a stadium financing update pending public vote discussions.
- •Royals achieve a franchise record with a perfect homestand.
- •Team averages 6.7 runs per game during the recent series.
- •Salvador Perez records a stolen base for the first time in five years.
- •Concerns remain about the bullpen effectiveness.
- •Minor league performances indicate future potential for the team.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — A Perfect Royals Homestand, a Red-Hot Lineup, and Late-Season Hopium
"The Kansas City Royals keep things rolling at home against the Detroit Tigers with a whole-team effort.
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