Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals - News - September 17, 2024

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Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep Royals

Tarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of...

19 HOURS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Vest - Earns rare save WednesdayVest retired the final two batters of Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Royals, including one by strikeout, to record the save.

ImpactThis was Vest's first save since Aug. 11 and just his second of the season, but it was a critical one, as the Tigers moved within a half game of a playoff spot with a big win against a division rival. The righty reliever is behind Jason Foley and Tyler Holton in the bullpen pecking order for Detroit, though Vest has been a steady presence with a 3.02 ERA this year across 65.2 innings of relief.

19 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Jace Jung Evades Tag at Plate With Coolest Slide of the SeasonJace Jung hit an incredible slide in order to avoid a tag at home plate and increase the Tigers’ lead.

19 HOURS AGO•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tigers News: Colt Keith's shoulder injury update reveals optimistic signs for the TigersAfter a promising evaluation, Colt Keith could be back in action for the Tigers as they chase playoffs.

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21 HOURS AGO•MLB.COM

MJ Melendez - Getting night offMelendez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

ImpactThe lefty-hitting Melendez will unsurprisingly take a seat in the series finale while the Tigers send ace southpaw Tarik Skubal to the bump. Tommy Pham will fill in for Melendez in left field.

23 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

Yuli Gurriel - Gaining hold of lineup spotGurriel will start at first base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

ImpactGurriel will pick up his fourth consecutive start and looks to have settled in as Kansas City's primary option at first base. Since being acquired from Atlanta on Aug. 31, Gurriel has slashed .348/.414/.435 with five runs and four RBI through his first nine games with the Royals.

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Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep Royals