Tigers secure 4-3 victory over Royals with late-game comeback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on July 23, relying on a late-game surge to secure the win. After a tough start, the Tigers made comebacks in the seventh and eighth innings. Manager A.J. Hinch utilized reliever Kyle Finnegan, who pitched on short rest, to close out the game in a critical moment. This win is significant as the Tigers aim for as many victories as possible ahead of the August 3 trade deadline.
- •Tigers rallied in the seventh and eighth innings for the win.
- •Kyle Finnegan recorded an unplanned save in the ninth.
- •Drew Sommers initially attempted to save the game before struggle.
- •Detroit's aggressive base running led to three outs.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers takeaways: A.J. Hinch doing whatever it takes for needed wins
"The Detroit Tigers won 4-3 over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, with manager A.J. Hinch leaning on a short-rested reliever for the save.
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