Royals Bats Fail To Support Jeff Francis Strong Start Against Tigers in 2-1 Loss
Francis put together the kind of start that KC has lacked most of the season, but it didn’t matter against Justin Verlander and the Tigers. Someone finally stepped up to answer the call. Unfortunately, the Kansas City Royals were facing possibly the greatest pitcher in all of baseball right now. The knock against the Royals all season is their lack of starting pitching, and specifically the …
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Verlander stellar as Tigers take over first place
Justin Verlander pitched another gem Sunday, pitching well into the eighth inning and helping Detroit edge Kansas City 2-1 to take three of four from the Royals.
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Verlander Withstands Heat, Beats Royals
Justin Verlander became the first Tigers pitcher to earn his 12th win before the All-Star break in 24 years and Detroit climbed past Cleveland into first place in the AL Central on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
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