Royals starter Michael Wacha ended his night with a 15-pitch battle against Dillon Dingler in the sixth. Dingler fouled off nine pitches before being rung up on a called third strike that appeared well outside the zone. Two runners were stranded, and Wacha exited with a quality start, allowing three runs over six innings.

What’s next: The Royals conclude their three-game series against the Tigers on Sunday afternoon. Right-hander Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.73 ERA) will start against fellow righty Jack Flaherty (7-12, 4.51 ERA) at Comerica Park.

Preview the Aug. 24 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Detroit Tigers continue their three-game weekend series against the Kansas City Royals under the lights on Saturday.

The Kansas City Royals first baseman circled the bases once again in Friday’s 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. In the ninth inning, Pasquantino belted his 27th home run of the season, this one off Tigers reliever Will Vest. This time, it was historic.

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:

Riley Greene tied it with a 2-run homer in the 6th and Zach McKinstry fell a double short of the cycle in a 7-5 win over K.C.

The Kansas City Royals have placed left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter on the 15-day injured list with a left bicep contusion. Falter, 28, was hit by a line drive in Friday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers. In the seventh inning, Falter faced Tigers infielder Zach McKinstry to begin his relief appearance at Comerica Park.

Maikel Garcia is the third baseman of the present and future for the Kansas City Royals. But how far ahead should that future expand? Coming into the season, it