Wenceel Pérez hits a 2-run drive for 1st big league homer as the Tigers beat the Royals 4-1

Published April 28, 2024 3:05 PM

By DAVE HOGG
Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run drive for his first major league homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1. Jake Rogers also homered for the Tigers, who have won five of seven. It was Detroit’s 10th come-from-behind win of the season. The Royals have lost two in a row after a four-game winning streak. Detroit left-hander Tarik Skubal pitched seven innings of one-run ball. Jason Foley handled the ninth for his ninth save. Royals right-hander Michael Wacha permitted four runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.

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