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Detroit Tigers observations: Matthew Boyd brilliant in win over Royals

Matthew Boyd continues to make it look easy.

The Detroit Tigers’ left-hander posted his sixth consecutive quality start on Friday night in a 4-3 win over the Royals.

Boyd threw seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits. He struck out nine batters and walked one.

This season, Boyd has a 3.05 ERA and 1.02 WHIP. His 57 strikeouts are tied for third-most in the major leagues.

Boyd was backed early by the Tigers’ offense in the win.