The Kansas City Royals outscored the Detroit Tigers 7-4 Sunday afternoon. Edward Oliveras hit a solo home run and Emmanuel Rivera hit a 2-run home run in the 2nd inning giving the Royals a lead they would not give up. Nicky Lopez was 4 for 4 with an RBI.
Brady Singer was the starter going 4.2 innings giving up 2 runs on 6 hits with 9 strikeouts.
Jose Cuas the first of 4 relief pitchers was the winning pitcher. Scott Barlow earned his 12th save.
Today the Royals begin a 4 game series with the Houston Astros. Jonathan Heasley will be the starting pitcher with the first pitch set for 3:10 pm. The game will be broadcast on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM beginning at 2:30 pm.