Royals score late home runs to beat Tigers 5-2 in series opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on August 21 at Kauffman Stadium. Troy Melton allowed two runs over 5⅔ innings, but the Tigers struggled offensively against Royals pitcher Noah Cameron. Late home runs from Kyle Isbel, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Carter Jensen secured the Royals' win. The Tigers have lost six of their last seven games and sit six games below.500.
- •Tigers fall to 61-67 this season.
- •Cameron held the Tigers to two hits in five innings.
- •Melton gave up first home runs after eight-game stretch.
- •Zach McKinstry and Kevin McGonigle contributed with RBIs for Detroit.
- •Teams meet again Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers try to even up series against Royals on Saturday afternoon
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers thumped by Royals' big hits in series opener in Kansas City
"The Detroit Tigers opened up the second half of their six-game road trip on Friday night with a 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, extending the latter’s winning streak to seven games. Troy Melton came close to throwing a quality start, but the bullpen did as it has been wont to this season and […]
"Detroit Tigers score: Troy Melton allowed 2 runs in 5 2/3 innings, but late home runs did in the Tigers in a 5-2 loss to the Royals on Friday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 11:00 AMTigers try to even up series against Royals on Saturday afternoon
The Detroit Tigers opened up the second half of their six-game road trip on Friday night with a 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, extending the latter’s winning streak to seven games. Troy Melton came close to throwing a quality start, but the bullpen did as it has been wont to this season and […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:54 AMTigers thumped by Royals' big hits in series opener in Kansas City
Detroit Tigers score: Troy Melton allowed 2 runs in 5 2/3 innings, but late home runs did in the Tigers in a 5-2 loss to the Royals on Friday.
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