Royals hold on to beat Tigers for sixth consecutive win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Kansas City Royals secured their sixth straight victory by defeating the Detroit Tigers 5-2 at Kauffman Stadium on August 21. Noah Cameron pitched five scoreless innings, while Vinnie Pasquantino and Carter Jensen each hit home runs. The Royals nearly lost their lead but managed to maintain control in the late innings. This marks the first time this season the Royals have won six games in a row, improving their playoff aspirations as the season progresses. They will face the Tigers again tomorrow night.
- •Royals improve to six consecutive wins.
- •Cameron allowed no runs in five innings pitched.
- •Pasquantino and Jensen contributed with home runs.
- •Royals scored 10 hits and 5 runs against the Tigers.
- •Next game against Tigers scheduled for August 22.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — History does not repeat; Royals win sixth straight
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