Tigers lose to Royals, struggling to keep playoff hopes alive

The Detroit Tigers fell 5-2 to the Kansas City Royals on August 21, marking their sixth loss in seven games. The defeat leaves Detroit at 61-67, six games behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central and 2.5 games back for the final Wild Card spot. Despite opportunities to score, including stranding 11 runners, the Tigers struggled offensively, only getting on the board in the seventh inning. Starting pitcher Troy Melton allowed three runs over 5⅔ innings, continuing to showcase a solid performance as his ERA drops to 1.60. With more than a month left in the season, the need for improvement is critical as the Tigers aim to remain competitive.

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