Apr 26, 2021

AL-Central leading Royals beat Tigers 3-2, complete sweep

Posted Apr 26, 2021 8:56 PM

DETROIT (AP) — Jarrod Dyson doubled and scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep on the road for the first time in nearly 22 years.

The AL Central-leading Royals have won a season-high five straight and own the best record in the league at 14-7.

Detroit has the worst record in the majors at 7-16 after losing 10 of 11 games and is off to its worst start since 2003.

Brad Keller earned the win after giving up two runs over six innings.