DETROIT — J.D. Martinez and Miguel Cabrera homered and Justin Verlander pitched seven strong innings as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Verlander (5-4) was down 3-0 before getting an out, but didn’t allow another run as the Tigers won their second straight after an eight-game losing streak. He gave up three runs, nine hits and a walk, striking out six.
Three relievers finished for the Tigers, with Justin Wilson pitching the ninth for his seventh save.
Matt Strahm (2-5) gave up five runs and six hits in 3 2/3 innings for the Royals.