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Royals top Tigers 3-1 behind Wacha's strong outing and homers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Royals top Tigers 3-1 behind Wacha's strong outing and homers

Summary

The Kansas City Royals secured a 3-1 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Michael Wacha pitched seven innings, allowing just one run and three hits, while Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez both hit home runs. Isbel's homer put the Royals ahead 1-0 in the third inning, and Perez's shot in the fourth extended the lead to 2-0. Hao-Yu Lee's home run brought the Tigers within one run at 2-1, but a wild pitch in the sixth allowed Jac Caglianone to score, sealing the Royals' win. The Royals have now won seven consecutive games.

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By the Numbers

•Royals win 3-1 over Tigers on August 22, 2026.
•Michael Wacha pitches seven innings, striking out six.
•Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez hit home runs for Kansas City.
•Royals have the second longest winning streak in MLB.
•Jac Caglianone scores on a wild pitch for the final run.

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1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Royals beat the Tigers 3-1 as Wacha goes 7 innings and Isbel, Perez homer

What they're saying

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Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez hit home runs, Michael Wacha allowed one run and three hits in seven innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday night. Wacha (7-8) has been outstanding against the Tigers this year in his three starts going a combined 21 innings while only allowing three earned runs combined. Alex Lange and Craig Kimbrel pitched scoreless eighth and ninth innings respectively with Kimbrel getting his first save since July 7, 2024 when he pitched for Baltimore.
— Yahoo Sportsby AVERY OSEN

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