Eric Skoglund fired six-and-a-third shutout innings in his major league debut as the Royals tamed the Tigers 1-0 at Kauffman Stadium. The 24-year-old lefty struck out five while allowing just two hits and a walk for the win.
Three relievers followed, with Kelvin Herrera earning his 12th save. Eric Hosmer drove in the game's only run with a single in the sixth.
Justin Verlander took the tough-luck loss for Detroit to slip to 4-and-4.
The Tigers wrap up an 11-game road trip tonight. Matthew Boyd goes to the mound for Detroit in the rubber match, while KC counters with Ian Kennedy.