Wenceel Pérez singled with two out in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers rallied three times to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday night.
The Tigers trailed in the ninth, 10th and 11th innings, and ended a five-game losing streak. Kansas City had won five straight.
“Our young guys are trying to grow and survive as major leaguers,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “It’s been a tough week, so I appreciate the fight.”of a hit in the 10th inning. “I was just thinking about getting the runner to third, but he left the ball up and I was able to drive it.”McKinstry took third on Meadows' groundout and scored on Báez's double. Báez stole third without a throw, but Pérez grounded out to end the inning.
“We're dedicating that one to Jim,” said Hinch, who got behind the plate to catch Leyland's first pitch. “When I went down there, I wasn't sure I was getting up, but it was great to celebrate before the game and after the game.”
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