The Detroit Tigers rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to erase a 4-2 deficit, pulling out a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the series opener at Kauffman Stadium. Consecutive doubles by Victor Martinez, Jim Adduci, and James McCann fueled the comeback rally for Detroit.
With just eight days remaining before the non-waiver trade deadline, the Tigers rolled into Kansas City to open a three game series against the Royals on Monday. Francisco Liriano, who may be traded in the coming days, took the mound for Detroit against Royals rookie righthander Heath Fillmyer.