Kansas City, Mo. – The Kansas City Royals continued their hot stretch on Sunday, beating the Detroit Tigers 11-7 and extending their winning streak to eight games, the longest run the franchise has enjoyed since May 2024.
The game opened with Kyle Isbel delivering a two‑run single that put the Royals ahead early. Nick Loftin followed with a three‑run homer over the left‑center field wall, pushing the lead to 5-1. The Royals added two more RBI doubles in the fifth inning, courtesy of Vinnie Pasquantino and veteran catcher Salvador Perez.
John Rave capped the fifth with a two‑run shot to right field, expanding the margin to 9-5. In the eighth inning, Isbel and Loftin each added RBI singles, sealing the final score.
Key pitching performances
John Schreiber (1-3) worked two‑thirds of an inning in the fifth and earned his first win of the season. Detroit starter Andrew Sears (0-1) made his MLB debut, allowing five runs on six hits over four innings. Daniel Lynch IV pitched 4 1/3 innings for Kansas City, surrendering two runs on four hits while striking out two. Steven Cruz closed the game with a hitless ninth inning.
Notable contributions from Detroit
Kevin McGonigle provided an RBI double and a game‑tying home run for the Tigers. Gleyber Torres and Max Clark added run‑scoring groundouts, while Hao‑Yu Lee contributed an RBI single. Ben Malgeri walked with the bases loaded in the seventh inning.
Jac Caglianone, the Royals’ right fielder, was scratched from the lineup because of ankle soreness. The team has not yet announced a starter for its upcoming series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Detroit also has not named a starter for its home series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.
Historical context
The eight‑game streak marks the Royals’ longest run of victories in more than two years. It also represents the fourth time in franchise history that Kansas City has completed an undefeated homestand of seven or more games, having won seven straight at home.
With the streak still alive, the Royals look to maintain momentum as they head into a three‑game series against the Blue Jays in Toronto. Fans can expect the lineup to be finalized later this week, pending health updates for Caglianone and any other late‑breaking news.
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