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Royals drop close game to Tigers, ending winning streak

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Royals drop close game to Tigers, ending winning streak
Summary

The Kansas City Royals lost to the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, on July 23, 2026, in Detroit. The Royals had taken a 2-0 lead after Isaac Collins hit a home run in the sixth inning. However, the Tigers responded with a three-run home run from James Outman in the seventh to take the lead. Kansas City managed to tie the game in the eighth, but a late double from Dillon Dingler secured the win for Detroit. The Royals are now 43-61, while the Tigers improve to 49-54.

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  • •Royals led 2-0 after Collins' sixth-inning home run.
  • •Outman hit a go-ahead homer for the Tigers in the seventh.
  • •Michael Massey tied the game for the Royals in the eighth inning.
  • •Dingler's late double gave the Tigers the final lead.
  • •Game 2 of the series is scheduled for July 24, 2026.
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  • 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Royals winning streak ends as they fail to put away Tigers
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