After the contest, the real Rogers led the Tigers to a 4-2 win against the Royals on Saturday in the second of three games in the series. Not only did the 30-year-old catcher drive in two runs on two hits, but he also guided the pitching staff that limited the Royals to two runs.

Riley Greene hit another homer off Royals pitching on the first pitch in the bottom of the second, putting the Tigers up 1-0. Tigers starter Jack Flaherty looked untouchable against the first 8 batters the Royals sent to the plate.

Heading into Sunday’s action, Detroit remains first in the AL Central, 11.5 games ahead of the Royals. KC is now 3.5 games back of the last Wild Card spot. Time: 1:40 p.m. ET

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