The Detroit Tigers squeezed past the Kansas City Royals 1-0 on Sunday in a tense, low-scoring battle that showcased speed, pitching, and clutch defense. Zach McKinstry provided the game’s only run, racing home from third on a wild pitch in the third inning after legging out a leadoff triple.
Riley Greene led the Tigers’ offense with two of the team’s five hits, continuing his strong season at the plate Spencer Torkelson, serving as designated hitter, went 0-for-3 but made solid contact in key at-bats Catcher Dillon Dingler and pitcher Casey Mize did not feature in this contest, with Keider Montero starting on the mound and delivering 2/3 scoreless innings before the bullpen closed out the win.
Detroit’s victory marked their 14th series win of the season and kept them atop the MLB standings as June began—a position they haven’t held since 2006 The Royals, meanwhile, stranded eight runners and continued to struggle offensively, scoring four or fewer runs in 50 of their first 60 games.
The Tigers’ next challenge is a road series against the Chicago White Sox, while the Royals head to St. Louis for their next matchup.
