Zach McKinstry had three hits, including a homer, and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 7-5 win Friday night against the Kansas City Royals. The Tigers have won eight of nine while the Royals lost for just the third time in 11 games.

Bobby Witt Jr. logged an RBI single and Salvador Perez added a two-run double. Both hits came in the third inning. The Royals didn't score again until the ninth; Vinnie Pasquantino homered in his fifth consecutive game in the loss.

The Tigers (77-53) have won four straight and eight of their last nine. They lead the Royals (66-63) by 10 1/2 games in the AL Central.

Riley Greene hit his 30th homer as the Tigers rallied past the Royals 7-5, extending their win streak to four games.

All-Star Casey Mize will look to extend his August winning streak to four as the Detroit Tigers open a three-game home series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday.

On Monday, the Kansas City Royals rudely welcomed outfielder Mark Canha back from the 10-day injured list by designating him for assignment.

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