Tigers hold off Royals as Cameron shines in relief

The Kansas City Royals lost to the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on July 24, 2026, marking their fifth consecutive one-run defeat. Detroit scored both runs in the first inning, while Royals pitcher Noah Cameron delivered seven scoreless innings, striking out eight batters. Despite their efforts, Kansas City struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The Royals' lone run came in the fourth inning via a double by Salvador Perez. Following this match, the teams will clash again on July 25, with Michael Wacha starting for the Royals against Casey Mize from the Tigers.

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