Paulo Orlando hit a two-run blast in the seventh to help the Royals beat the Tigers, 7-4, at Kauffman Stadium. It was Orlando's first homer of the season. Reliever Scott Alexander picked up the win and Mike Minor got the final two outs for his fourth save.
Jeimer Candelario had two hits and three RBI in the loss. Reliever Drew VerHagen gave up the lone bomb to Orlando to fall to 0-and-3.
Detroit has lost nine straight.
Kansas City goes for the three-game sweep today.
8:15 p.m. - Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals