DETROIT
The big man watched the baseball land in the cavernous maw of right-center field at Comerica Park, and he decided to rumble. The speed of Kendrys Morales departed after he fractured his leg five years ago, so he hits triples about once every presidential election cycle. In the sixth inning of a 10-3 thrashing of the Tigers, Morales provided the Royals with a rarity to complement one of the most destructive offensive performances in franchise history.
Morales barreled into third base for his second triple of the season and his third since 2009. He scored soon after on a wild pitch.