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Tigers Host the Royals, Aim to Continue Home Win Streak

On Friday, Aug. 22, the Detroit Tigers rallied for seven straight runs to win 7-5 in the series opener at Comerica Park, Detroit.
Facing playoff pressure, the Kansas City Royals hold the fourth-best record since July 1 but trail the Detroit Tigers by 9.5 games in the American League Central.
Zach McKinstry delivered a near-cycle on CMU Night, going 3-for-4 with a homer and triple, then scored the go-ahead run with a headfirst dive across the plate in the seventh inning at Comerica Park, Detroit.
Reliever Kyle Finnegan picked up the win, while Vinnie Pasquantino hit a two-run homer off Will Vest in the ninth inning, extending his homer streak to five games.
The series continues Saturday at 6:10 p.m., with Chris Paddack, Tigers right-hander, facing Michael Wacha, Royals right-hander, at Comerica Park.

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