Despite losing the series, the Royals ensured there wouldn’t be a Motor City sweep at Comerica Park. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino spearheaded a six-run third inning as the Royals batted around against Tigers starter Jack Flaherty.

Zach McKinstry put on a show for his fans from Central Michigan. He also showed the DNA of the gritty Detroit Tigers in a 7-5 win over the Royals.

The Detroit Tigers wrap up their three-game weekend set, and their six-game homestand, against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers are looking to end this long stretch of home games at Comerica Park on a massive high.

The Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game Saturday, 4-2 over the Kansas City Royals, stretching their lead in the American League Central to 11.5 games. Here are some highlights from the game: Spencer Torkelson gave the Tigers a 2-1 lead in the fourth with this solo home run:

Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered Sunday afternoon to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 10-8. The Royals improved to 28-14 in series finales this season. They are 9-4 when they are in danger of being swept.

Vinnie Pasquantino clubbed his sixth homer in seven games, a two-run shot, and the visiting Kansas City Royals salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 10-8 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.