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Massey's Mighty Homer Lifts Royals Over Tigers
27 Jul
Summary
- Michael Massey hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning.
- Nate Pearson made a successful Royals debut with the win.
- Kansas City secured a 5-4 victory, splitting the series.
Michael Massey delivered a pivotal two-run home run in the eighth inning, securing a 5-4 win for the visiting Kansas City Royals against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. This crucial offensive play by Massey, his eighth homer of the season, marked a winning debut for pitcher Nate Pearson, recently acquired by the Royals. Steven Cruz successfully closed out the game in the ninth inning, earning his second save. Lane Thomas contributed a solo home run, and Luke Maile added an RBI double for Kansas City. Detroit saw Dillon Dingler record two hits and drive in two runs. The Royals had initially taken a 2-0 lead in the first inning with contributions from Thomas and an unearned run. They extended their lead to 3-0 in the fourth. However, Detroit mounted a comeback in the fifth, taking a 4-3 lead through a series of hits and an error. The game remained tense until Massey's decisive homer in the eighth, ultimately sealing the Royals' victory and a series split.
