Detroit — The Tigers were completely shackled by Royals lefty starter Kris Bubic for seven innings Sunday. They managed two singles and were down 2-0 entering the ninth inning.
Play to the last out.
Against closer Scott Barlow, Miguel Cabrera singled, his 2,984th career hit. Eric Haase worked a one-out walk. Rookie Isaac Paredes hit a two-strike, ground-rule double into the corner in left making it a 2-1 game.
Barlow then fell behind Niko Goodrum 3-0 before coming back and striking him out. A chess match followed.
Tigers manager AJ Hinch sent Robbie Grossman up to pinch-hit for Daz Cameron.