KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Detroit Tigers were forced to rely on their bullpen for six innings.
That wasn't the plan.
Right-hander Matt Manning, making his second start of the season, exited after 38 pitches with right shoulder discomfort. A mix of three relievers, some more successful than others, took over beginning in the third inning in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Detroit dropped to 4-5.
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The game-changing hit came with one out in the sixth inning, after Carlos Santana drew a full-count walk from Tigers righty Will Vest.