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Royals complete series sweep over Tigers with 11-7 win

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Royals complete series sweep over Tigers with 11-7 win

Summary

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 11-7 on August 22 at Kauffman Stadium, marking a series sweep. The Royals took an early lead and capitalized on the Tigers' bullpen struggles, with notable home runs contributing to their scoring. Gleyber Torres led off the game with a single, setting the tone for a strong offensive showing. The Tigers managed to stay competitive throughout but could not recover from the Royals' multiple scoring innings.

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By the Numbers

•Royals scored five runs in the second inning.
•Salvador Perez recorded a home run and a stolen base.
•The Tigers struggled with bullpen pitching, leading to multiple runs for the Royals.
•Kansas City swept the three-game series against Detroit.
•Gleyber Torres opened the game with a leadoff single.

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