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Greene, Carpenter and Dingler power Tigers to a 5-3 come-from-behind win over Royals

The Detroit Tigers broke a four-game losing streak with strong hitting and relief pitching, extending their AL Central lead to 9.5 games, officials reported.

  • The Detroit Tigers ended their four-game skid with a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday evening at Kauffman Stadium, securing a key road win.
  • The Tigers overcame an early 3-0 deficit caused by first-inning homers from Royals hitters Mike Yastrzemski and Maikel Garcia, while Seth Lugo struggled on the mound.
  • Key contributions came from Riley Greene, who hit a go-ahead two-run double and reached 100 RBIs for the first time, Kerry Carpenter with two RBIs and solid defense, and Dillon Dingler with a solo homer.
  • Manager AJ Hinch described the win as a "great character win," praising the team's cleaner play and fight despite Lugo's poor start, while Detroit relievers Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest helped preserve the lead.
  • The victory extended Detroit's Central Division lead over Kansas City to 9.5 games and highlighted the Royals' ongoing struggles with runners in scoring position during a crucial playoff race.
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Greene, Carpenter and Dingler Lead Tigers to 5-3 Victory over Royals

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, USA (AP) — Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter connected doubles from two races, while Dillon Dingler hit a solo home run by the Detroit Tigers, who recovered to beat the Kansas City Royals on Friday 5-3.

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Tigers rally past Royals to end 4-game skid

Riley Greene roped a go-ahead two-run double in the fourth inning for one of his three hits, and the Detroit Tigers overcame an early deficit to snap a four-game skid with Friday night's 5-3 road win over the Kansas City…

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Greene, Carpenter, and Dingler power Tigers to 5-3 win over Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter hit two-run doubles and Dillon Dingler hit a solo homer as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Friday night.

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'This was a big game': Tigers snap four-game skid with win over Royals

Despite trailing 3-0 in the first inning, the Tigers rallied for a 5-3 win over the Royals to snap a four-game losing streak.

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Greene, Carpenter and Dingler power Tigers to a 5-3 come-from-behind ...

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Royals miss too many opportunities in 5-3 loss to Tigers

They could have brought more runners in scoring position home. They could have gained ground in the playoff race. They did not.

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