The Kansas City Royals scored 2 runs in the 8th inning on the way to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers Tuesday night.
Detroit was leading 2-0 on two solo home runs after 6 innings.
In the 7th Ryan O’Hearn hit a solo home run, into the fountains, to get the Royals on the scoreboard.
In the 8th inning Adalberto Mondesi scored on a Jorge Soler double. Terrence Gore, pinch ran for Soler, scored on a Cheslor Cuthbert blop single.
Royals Starter Jakob Junis lasted 7 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts. Scott Barlow earned the win pitching a scoreless 8th and Ian Kennedy picked up his 5th save after a 1-2-3 9th.
The Royals and Tigers play again Wednesday night. Danny Duffy makes the start for the Royals with first pitch set for 7:15p. Coverage on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM begins at 6:30p.
This date in Royals history: June 12, 1977:The Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals had to both wear Brewers uniforms for a game in Milwaukee. The Royals had uniforms, gloves, shoes and jackets stolen prior to game. Royals wore Brewers road uniforms. Brewers Jerry Augustine threw a seven hit, 4-0 shutout.
