KANSAS CITY -- The Royals once again demonstrated their amazing ability to deflate an opponent with their defense on Tuesday.
With one out in the Tigers' fourth, Tyler Collins slashed a drive into left-center that appeared to be a sure double. But center fielder Lorenzo Cain somehow managed to cut the ball off and fire a strike to second base, deterring Collins from even trying for second.
That play was huge because two batters later, Jefry Marte rifled another drive into the gap in left-center -- this one scooted to the wall.