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Live blog: Skoglund breezing through Tigers hitters

Top 4th: Tigers 0, Royals 0

Eric Skoglund is cruising right along in his first career start after a third consecutive perfect inning that brings his total number of consecutive hitters retired to 10.

Miguel Cabrera struck out swinging, Victor Martinez grounded out to second and J.D. Martinez flew out to right field.

Skoglund has thrown 52 pitches.

Bottom 3rd: Tigers 0, Royals 0

Whit Merrifield won a 12-pitch battle with Justin Verlander to draw a leadoff walk, but the Tigers veteran was able to bounce back and get the next three outs with no issue.