Bottom 8th: Tigers 4, Royals 2
Brian Flynn came on for K.C. in the eighth and set the Tigers down in order.
Mike Aviles grounded out to second, James McCann struck out swinging and Tyler Collins grounded out to first.
Top 8th: Tigers 4, Royals 2
With Justin Verlander now in line to get the win thanks to the three-run seventh inning from the Tigers, Justin Wilson took over in the eighth and did his job well, setting the Royals down in order without any drama.
Eric Hosmer grounded out to shortstop, Kendrys Morales struck out for the third time tonight and Salvador Perez popped out to second.