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June 16, 2014 10:41 PM

Photo gallery: Royals 11, Tigers 8

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Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon slides safely into home plate as Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila can't handle the throw on a error by pitcher Evan Reed in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Mike Moustakas was safe at first base on the throwing error at home plate.
Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon slides safely into home plate as Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila can't handle the throw on a error by pitcher Evan Reed in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Mike Moustakas was safe at first base on the throwing error at home plate. Paul Sancya AP
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) celebrates with Alex Gordon, left, as Omar Infante (14) and Norichika Aoki (23) look on after a Billy Butler double against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) celebrates with Alex Gordon, left, as Omar Infante (14) and Norichika Aoki (23) look on after a Billy Butler double against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer celebrates with teammates after scoring on a Billy Butler three-run double in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer celebrates with teammates after scoring on a Billy Butler three-run double in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a Omar Infante single against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a Omar Infante single against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Kansas City Royals pitcher Jason Vargas throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Jason Vargas throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. paul sancya AP
Kansas City Royals pitcher Jason Vargas throws against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Jason Vargas throws against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, talks with pitcher Jason Vargas against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, talks with pitcher Jason Vargas against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Detroit Tigers' Rajai Davis hits an RBI double against the Kansas City Royals in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Detroit Tigers' Rajai Davis hits an RBI double against the Kansas City Royals in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante, right, throws to first base to complete a double play as Detroit Tigers' Ian Kinsler, left, tries to break it up on a Miguel Cabrera ground ball in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante, right, throws to first base to complete a double play as Detroit Tigers' Ian Kinsler, left, tries to break it up on a Miguel Cabrera ground ball in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter hits a single against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Hunter left the game with an injury after running to first base.
Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter hits a single against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Hunter left the game with an injury after running to first base. Paul Sancya AP
Kansas City Royals right fielder Norichika Aoki fields a Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter ground ball in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kansas City Royals right fielder Norichika Aoki fields a Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter ground ball in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Detroit Tigers Victor Martinez, left, dives back into second base under the tag of Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante, right, on Torii Hunter single in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Detroit Tigers Victor Martinez, left, dives back into second base under the tag of Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante, right, on Torii Hunter single in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus puts his hand on Torii Hunter's back as they head to the dugout after Hunter hit a single against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus puts his hand on Torii Hunter's back as they head to the dugout after Hunter hit a single against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler (16) is tagged out sliding into home plate by Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila (13) in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler (16) is tagged out sliding into home plate by Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila (13) in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Kansas City Royals' Norichika Aoki bats against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kansas City Royals' Norichika Aoki bats against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. paul sancya AP
Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, takes the ball from Evan Reed as catcher Alex Avila (13) looks on against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, takes the ball from Evan Reed as catcher Alex Avila (13) looks on against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. paul sancya AP
Kansas City Royals' Norichika Aoki bats against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Kansas City Royals' Norichika Aoki bats against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. paul sancya AP
Detroit Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy throws against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy throws against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. Paul Sancya AP
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander readies himself before pitching against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander readies himself before pitching against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. paul sancya AP
Detroit Tigers shortstop Eugenio Suarez fields a Kansas City Royals ground ball in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Eugenio Suarez fields a Kansas City Royals ground ball in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. paul sancya AP
Detroit Tigers shortstop Eugenio Suarez fields a Kansas City Royals ground ball in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Eugenio Suarez fields a Kansas City Royals ground ball in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. paul sancya AP
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 16, 2014. paul sancya AP
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