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Tigers score late to secure 4-3 victory against Royals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Tigers score late to secure 4-3 victory against Royals

Summary

The Detroit Tigers rallied for a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on July 23 at Comerica Park. Dillon Dingler's two-out RBI double in the eighth inning brought in Hao-Yu Lee, who had previously reached on a single. The Tigers fell behind 2-0 after a two-run homer from Isaac Collins in the sixth but equalized through James Outman's home run in the seventh. The bullpen held off the Royals, with Kyle Finnegan earning the save after a game-ending double play. This match is the first of a four-game series.

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By the Numbers

•Dillon Dingler hit the go-ahead RBI double late in the game.
•Hao-Yu Lee scored the winning run after entering as a pinch hitter.
•James Outman hit a crucial home run to tie the game.
•Troy Melton started for Detroit, allowing two runs in five innings.
•Kyle Finnegan secured the save for the Tigers.

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1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers' 8th-inning comeback brings 4-3 win over Royals

What they're saying

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Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler hit the go-ahead RBI double in the eighth inning to give the Tigers a 4-3 win over the Royals on Thursday.
— Yahoo Sports

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