Tigers score seven runs but fall to Royals 11-7 in series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Detroit Tigers lost to the Kansas City Royals 11-7 at Kauffman Stadium on August 24 as the team struggled with pitching. Kevin McGonigle contributed three RBIs, including a two-run homer that tied the game in the fifth inning. However, the Royals responded with four runs in the same inning, completing a three-game sweep. The Tigers have now lost five consecutive games and eight of their last nine. Detroit returns home Tuesday for a two-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- •Tigers scored four runs in the fifth to tie the game at 5-5.
- •Royals answered with four runs in the bottom of the fifth.
- •Kansas City completed a 7-0 homestand with this victory.
- •McGonigle had two hits, a homer, and three RBIs.
- •Tigers continue a homestand Tuesday against the Rays.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers’ offense awakens, but pitching falters in 11-7 loss to Royals
"Kevin McGonigle’s three-RBI performance fueled a spirited comeback attempt, but a disastrous fifth inning spoiled Andrew Sears’ debut as Kansas City completed the dominant three-game sweep.
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