Royals, Tigers Split Weekend Series With Two 1-0 Wins

The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals have been engaged in a tightly contested three-game series with strong pitching performances on both sides. The Royals won the second game 1-0, with Vinnie Pasquantino's eighth-inning single driving in the only run, snapping Detroit's five-game winning streak. Both starting pitchers, Tarik Skubal for Detroit and Michael Wacha for Kansas City, were nearly flawless, allowing very few baserunners during their seven innings. In the series finale, the Tigers edged out the Royals 1-0, capitalizing on Zach McKinstry's hustle and a wild pitch to score the game's lone run. Tigers pitcher Keider Montero managed to hold off the Royals despite a barrage of hard-hit balls, while the Tigers' bullpen preserved the narrow victory. The series highlights the strong pitching duels and minimal offensive opportunities, with each game decided by a single run.