Tigers drop fifth straight game as rookie Andrew Sears struggles in debut
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Detroit Tigers lost to the Kansas City Royals, 11-7, on August 23, marking their fifth consecutive defeat. Rookie Andrew Sears made his MLB debut, allowing four runs over two innings in an eventful outing. The Tigers tied the game at 5-5, but could not maintain momentum after falling behind early. They will next face the Tampa Bay Rays in a six-game homestand beginning Monday.
- •Royals complete three-game sweep of the Tigers.
- •Sears gives up five runs in four innings of work.
- •Tigers tied the game after trailing 5-1.
- •Next, Tigers host the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers.
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers burned in Andrew Sears' trial by fire in 5th straight loss
"Detroit Tigers score: Lefty Andrew Sears allowed four runs in his MLB debut as the Tigers lost their fifth straight and eighth in nine games Sunday.
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