In the box score it may be Royals vs Tigers, but on the field each team honored the Negro Leagues by wearing Kansas City Monarchs and Detroit Stars jerseys.
Saluting the Negro Leagues in style.
We'll be auctioning off game-used jerseys, hats, batting helmets and the bases from today's game. All auction proceeds will directly benefit the @NLBMuseumKC.#TogetherRoyal— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) May 23, 2021Kris Bubic’s 18 innings scoreless streak ended early after a leadoff double by Robbie Grossman. And two batters later, Jeimer Candelario singled past the diving Ryan O’Hearn to give the Tigers 1-0 lead.