Detroit Tigers shut out by Kansas City Royals 1-0
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Sunday was a special day across MLB ā and for the Kansas City Royals. MLBās Lou Gehrig Day is being held June 1-2 around the league. The Royals wore a special āNo. 4ā patch on their uniforms to honor Lou Gehrigās legacy on Sunday against the Tigers. They marked the day in other ways, too.
In the midst of his breakout season at the plate, third baseman Maikel Garcia was held out of the Kansas City Royals' series finale against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
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The Tigers (38-21) and Kansas City Royals (31-28) wrap up their three-game series at 2:10 p.m. Eastern time at Kauffman Stadium. In addition to Dingler; infielder Trey Sweeney; and outfielders Wenceel Perez and Kerry Carpenter will be available off the bench. The full lineup is below.
The Royals finished 2-4 during their six-game homestand. The Tigers (39-21) now hold an eight-game lead over the Royals in the AL Central. The Royals are fourth in the division. The Twins (third) entered the day 31-26, while the Guardians (second) improved to 32-26 following their game Sunday.
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The Tigers managed one lonely run in the final two games against the Royals. But it was good enough to secure another series win.