Detroit — Ten games and counting.
The Tigers' offensive futility continued Sunday, losing for the third straight day to the Central Division-leading Kansas City Royals, 4-0 at Comerica Park.
Lefty starter Danny Duffy shut out the Tigers over five innings and the bullpen took it the rest of the way, with three relievers allowing one single over the final four innings.
In losing nine of their last 10 games, the Tigers have scored exactly 18 runs and been shutout three times. With (13) more Sunday, they have struck out 102 times in that span.