Top 1

• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
  Dyson vs. Porcello
  
  Dyson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fielder scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Dyson for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
  Gordon vs. Porcello
  
  Gordon hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fielder scoops it up and throws to first, with Porcello covering, for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
  Butler vs. Porcello
  
  Butler strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Hochevar
  
  Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: 1--
  Boesch vs. Hochevar
  
  Boesch hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. Jackson moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Cabrera vs. Hochevar
  
  Cabrera hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Francoeur. Cabrera reaches second base with a double. Jackson scores. Boesch moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Fielder vs. Hochevar
  
  Fielder hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hosmer fields it, and throws to get the runner. And he throws it away. That's an error on Hosmer. Boesch scores. Cabrera scores. Fielder moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Dirks vs. Hochevar
  
  Dirks hits a line drive into center field. Dyson picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Dyson. Fielder scores. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: 1--
  Avila vs. Hochevar
  
  Avila hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Dirks moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1-3
  Peralta vs. Hochevar
  
  Peralta hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Dirks scores. Avila moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 1-0, RoB: 12-
  Santiago vs. Hochevar
  
  Santiago hits a ball on the ground towards short. Escobar fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. Avila moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 1-1, RoB: --3
  Kelly vs. Hochevar
  
  Kelly hits a popup, foul, towards third. Moustakas settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
  Hosmer vs. Porcello
  
  Hosmer hits a ball on the ground towards short. Peralta scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
  Francoeur vs. Porcello
  
  Francoeur hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: 1--
  Moustakas vs. Porcello
  
  Moustakas hits a fly ball into left field. Kelly settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 1-1, RoB: 1--
  Betancourt vs. Porcello
  
  Betancourt hits a ball on the ground towards short. Peralta scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Hochevar
  
  Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: 1--
  Boesch vs. Hochevar
  
  Boesch hits a popup, foul, towards third. Moustakas settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cabrera vs. Hochevar
  
  There goes Jackson. The throw from Quintero and he is safe. Jackson steals second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: -2-
  Cabrera vs. Hochevar
  
  Cabrera strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 3-0, RoB: -2-
  Fielder vs. Hochevar
  
  Fielder is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: 12-
  Dirks vs. Hochevar
  
  Dirks strikes out. View Play 

Top 3

• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Quintero vs. Porcello
  
  Quintero hits a fly ball into center field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
  Escobar vs. Porcello
  
  Escobar hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Santiago scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
  Dyson vs. Porcello
  
  Dyson hits a fly ball into left field. Kelly settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 3-0, RoB: ---
  Avila vs. Hochevar
  
  Avila takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 3-0, RoB: 1--
  Peralta vs. Hochevar
  
  Peralta takes first base on ball four. Avila moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Santiago vs. Hochevar
  
  Santiago bunts in front of the plate. Quintero fields it and throws to third for the out. Peralta moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 2-0, RoB: 12-
  Kelly vs. Hochevar
  
  Kelly hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Peralta scores. Santiago moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Jackson vs. Hochevar
  
  Jackson hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Gordon. Jackson reaches second base with a double. Santiago scores. Kelly goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 8
  Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: -2-
  Boesch vs. Hochevar
  
  Boesch hits a ball on the ground towards short. Escobar scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Jackson moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 8
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: --3
  Cabrera vs. Hochevar
  
  Cabrera hits a fly ball into center field. Dyson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 8
  Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
  Gordon vs. Porcello
  
  Gordon strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 8
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
  Butler vs. Porcello
  
  Butler hits a ball on the ground towards short. Peralta scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 8
  Outs: 2, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
  Hosmer vs. Porcello
  
  Hosmer hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Santiago scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 8
  Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
  Fielder vs. Hochevar
  
  Fielder hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hosmer scoops it up and throws to first, with Hochevar covering, for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 8
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
  Dirks vs. Hochevar
  
  Dirks hits a fly ball into left field, out of the reach of Gordon. Dirks reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 8
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Avila vs. Hochevar
  
  Avila hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Hochevar fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 8
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: -2-
  Peralta vs. Hochevar
  
  Brad Eldred pinch runs for Andy Dirks.
  
  Peralta hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Eldred scores. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Santiago vs. Hochevar
  
  Santiago hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. There goes Peralta trying to get to third. Francoeur throws the ball in to Moustakas, who tags Peralta for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
  Francoeur vs. Porcello
  
  Francoeur hits a ball on the ground towards short. Peralta fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: 1--
  Moustakas vs. Porcello
  
  Moustakas hits a popup, foul, towards third. Cabrera settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Betancourt vs. Porcello
  
  Betancourt hits a ball on the ground into left field, out of the reach of Kelly. Betancourt reaches second base with a double. Francoeur moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: -23
  Quintero vs. Porcello
  
  Quintero hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Santiago scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Francoeur scores. Betancourt moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: --3
  Escobar vs. Porcello
  
  Escobar hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Porcello fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Royals, 1 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
  Kelly vs. Herrera
  
  Kelvin Herrera now pitching.
  
  Kelly strikes out. Quintero drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Kelly out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Herrera
  
  Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Escobar scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
  Boesch vs. Herrera
  
  Boesch strikes out. Quintero drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Boesch out. View Play 

Top 6

• Royals, 1 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
  Dyson vs. Porcello
  
  Dyson hits a ball on the ground into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Gordon vs. Porcello
  
  Gordon hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Kelly. Gordon reaches second base with a double. Dyson goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: -2-
  Butler vs. Porcello
  
  Butler hits a ball on the ground towards short. Peralta scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Hosmer vs. Porcello
  
  Hosmer hits a fly ball into left field. Kelly settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 2, Count: 1-1, RoB: -2-
  Francoeur vs. Porcello
  
  Francoeur hits a ball on the ground towards short. Peralta scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
  Cabrera vs. Herrera
  
  Cabrera hits a fly ball into left field. Gordon settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
  Fielder vs. Collins
  
  Tim Collins now pitching.
  
  Fielder strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
  Eldred vs. Collins
  
  Eldred strikes out. View Play 

Top 7

• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
  Moustakas vs. Porcello
  
  Moustakas hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: 1--
  Betancourt vs. Porcello
  
  Betancourt hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabrera fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 2, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
  Quintero vs. Porcello
  
  Quintero hits a fly ball into center field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
  Avila vs. Collins
  
  Avila strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Peralta vs. Collins
  
  Peralta hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Collins fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
  Santiago vs. Collins
  
  Santiago takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: 1--
  Kelly vs. Collins
  
  Kelly strikes out. View Play 

Top 8

• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
  Escobar vs. Porcello
  
  Escobar strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
  Dyson vs. Porcello
  
  Dyson hits a fly ball into center field, out of the reach of Jackson who is chasing the ball. Dyson reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 2-0, RoB: --3
  Gordon vs. Porcello
  
  Gordon hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fielder scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Gordon for the out. Dyson scores. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
  Butler vs. Porcello
  
  Butler hits a line drive into right field. Boesch settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Royals, 3 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Coleman
  
  Louis Coleman now pitching.
  
  Jackson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: 1--
  Boesch vs. Coleman
  
  Boesch hits a fly ball into right field. Francoeur settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cabrera vs. Coleman
  
  Cabrera hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Jackson moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Fielder vs. Hottovy
  
  Tommy Hottovy now pitching.
  
  Fielder hits a line drive towards short. Escobar catches it and throws to second to double up Jackson. View Play 

Top 9

• Royals, 3 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
  Hosmer vs. Coke
  
  Phil Coke now pitching.
  
  Hosmer hits a fly ball into left field. Kelly settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
  Francoeur vs. Coke
  
  Francoeur hits a fly ball into left field, out of the reach of Kelly. Francoeur reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: -2-
  Moustakas vs. Coke
  
  Moustakas hits a fly ball into center field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Tigers, 9
  Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: -2-
  Betancourt vs. Coke
  
  Betancourt hits a fly ball into center field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 5/1/2012 -- Kansas City at Detroit (N)

  Kansas City        AB  R  H RBI    Detroit            AB  R  H RBI
Dyson J, cf           4  2  2  0   Jackson A, cf         5  1  4  2   
Gordon A, lf          4  0  1  2   Boesch B, rf          5  1  1  0   
Butler B, dh          4  0  0  0   Cabrera M, 3b         5  1  2  1   
Hosmer E, 1b          4  0  0  0   Fielder P, 1b         4  1  0  1   
Francoeur J, rf       4  1  3  0   Dirks A, dh           3  1  2  0   
Moustakas M, 3b       4  0  1  0   Eldred B, pr-dh       1  1  0  0   
Betancourt Y, 2b      4  0  1  0   Avila A, c            3  0  1  0   
Quintero H, c         3  0  0  1   Peralta J, ss         3  1  2  2   
Escobar A, ss         3  0  0  0   Santiago R, 2b        3  1  1  0   
                                   Kelly D, lf           4  1  1  1   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     34  3  8  3                        36  9 14  7

Kansas City      000 011 010 --  3
Detroit          503 100 00x --  9

  Kansas City          IP  H  R ER BB SO
Hochevar L (L)        4.0 12  9  9  3  2
Herrera K             1.1  0  0  0  0  2
Collins T             1.2  0  0  0  1  4
Coleman L             0.1  2  0  0  0  0
Hottovy T             0.2  0  0  0  0  0

  Detroit              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Porcello R (W)        8.0  7  3  3  0  3
Coke P                1.0  1  0  0  0  0

E -- Hosmer E, Dyson J
DP -- Kansas City 2, Detroit 1
LOB -- Kansas City 4, Detroit 7
2B -- Cabrera M, Jackson A, Dirks A, Betancourt Y, Gordon A, Francoeur J
3B -- Dyson J
SB -- Jackson A
T -- 2:27
A -- 30159

    

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