To be fair to Skubal, only one run allowed was earned. JJ Bleday doubled to center in the sixth, and advanced to third on the throw in, only to score on a Jacob Wilson groundout. Colby Thomas led off the bottom of the seventh with a home run, then Darell Hernaiz reached on a play that could have been an error, but was ultimately ruled a hit.

The Detroit Tigers game saw them grab a 7-6 lead in the fifth inning after being down 6-1, but Jack Flaherty blew the lead to the KC Royals.

Despite losing the series, the Royals ensured there wouldn’t be a Motor City sweep at Comerica Park. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino spearheaded a six-run third inning as the Royals batted around against Tigers starter Jack Flaherty.