FINAL: TIGERS 10, ROYALS 7
The Tigers used two innings to score all 10 of their runs, using a four-run eighth inning against an old friend to save their bullpen and hold on in Kansas City, 10-7.
Francisco Rodriguez was given the ball with the Tigers clinging to a 7-6 lead in the seventh inning. Rodriguez continued to struggle in close games, giving up a two-run home run to Eric Hosmer.
It appeared the Tigers were in full meltdown mode.
But then came a godsend in the form ofJoakim Sora. The Tigers jumped on their former closer for four runs in the eighth inning, including a two-RBI single from Miguel Cabrera.