Top 4th: Tigers 4, Royals 3
Alcides Escobar recorded yet another leadoff hit for the Royals, singling to left. Alex Gordon grounded out to first base, advancing Escobar to second. The next batter, Whit Merrifield, lined out to right. Escobar advanced to third on a passed ball by James McCann.
Jorge Bonifacio struck out on a foul tip for out No. 3.
Bottom 3rd: Tigers 4, Royals 3
After a Jose Iglesias single to lead off the home half of the inning, Ian Kinsler popped out for the second time in the game.