Tigers edge Royals 2-1 behind Skubal's strong showing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Detroit Tigers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on July 24, 2026, at Comerica Park. Tarik Skubal led the Tigers with 7.1 innings pitched, allowing just one run and striking out 12. The Tigers scored both their runs in the first inning, with Riley Greene hitting a sacrifice fly and Hao-Yu Lee contributing an RBI single. The Royals managed to cut the deficit to one run in the fourth inning but could not secure the tie. Kenley Jansen closed the game with a perfect ninth inning.
- •Tigers scored both runs in the first inning.
- •Skubal pitched 7.1 innings, striking out 12 and allowing 1 run.
- •Royals narrowed the score to 2-1 in the fourth inning.
- •Kenley Jansen retired all three batters in the ninth.
- •Game helped solidify Skubal's status amid trade rumors.
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Skubal masterful in narrow victory over Royals
"You don’t often win when you do all your scoring in the first inning. But sometimes you do.
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