Detroit Tigers won 4-3 as Troy Melton worked 5 innings
James Outman homered and drove in 3 runs, while Troy Melton worked 5 innings in the Detroit Tigers' win over the Kansas City Royals.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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James Outman homered and drove in 3 runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on July 23, 2026. Troy Melton worked 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 90 pitches.
How the runs came
A 3-run 7th was the Detroit Tigers' largest inning. The club scored in 2 of their 9 innings at bat and ended with 4 runs. The Kansas City Royals were scoreless in 7 of 9 innings, and the final margin was 1 run.
In the bottom of the 8th, Dillon Dingler drove in 1 run with a double. The play put the Detroit Tigers ahead to stay, 4-3.
The Detroit Tigers' record through July 23, 2026 was 49-54; the club was 4th in the division and 6 games back.
Hitters in the win
James Outman had 1 hit in 3 at-bats with 1 run, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. Dillon Dingler collected 2 hits across 3 at-bats with 1 run, 1 double, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Zach McKinstry went 2-for-3.
Hao-Yu Lee collected 1 hit across 1 at-bat with 1 run and 1 walk. Kerry Carpenter went 1-for-4 with 1 run. Gleyber Torres finished 1-for-4. The Detroit Tigers got at least 1 hit from 8 batters and finished with 10 hits. They also drew 2 walks. 2 hits went for extra bases.
How the staff pitched
Troy Melton threw 90 pitches across 5 innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs, walking 4 and striking out 5. Across 9 innings, the Detroit Tigers' staff threw 151 pitches, allowed 9 hits and 3 runs, issued 5 walks, and recorded 7 strikeouts.
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