It wasn't always easy for Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd.
But he hung in there, battled through six innings and departed with his team in possession of a one-run lead. Despite conceding five hits, two walks and one hit-by-pitch, Boyd worked out of numerous jams to hold the Kansas City Royals to three runs.
The Tigers (23-34) backed him with up 10 hits and earned a 4-3 win on Saturday. Relievers Joe Jimenez, Jose Cisnero and Bryan Garcia kept Kansas City off the board in the final three innings to complete the victory.
It was the first win in six games for the Tigers, who were eliminated Thursday from postseason contention.