Top 3rd: Tigers strand two
James McCann walked to start the inning — the first walk for Royals starter Danny Duffy. Mike Aviles followed with a single, to put a pair of Tigers on with nobody out. Ian Kinsler struck out — the fourth strikeout for Duffy — for the first out of the inning. The next batter, Jose Iglesias grounded into a fielder’s choice, moving McCann to third. Miguel Cabrera lined out to right field, ending the threat. After two and a half, the Tigers are down 3-1.
Bottom 2nd: J.D. leaves with injury
On Paulo Orlando’s leadoff triple, Tigers right fielder J.