Michael Massey delivered a pivotal two-run home run with two outs in the eighth inning to help the Kansas City Royals secure a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Royals had initially built a 3-0 lead through the first four innings before the Tigers responded with a four-run surge in the fifth, briefly taking the lead.

Kansas City regained control in the late stages of the game thanks to Massey’s clutch hit, which cleared the right-field fence and put the Royals ahead 5-4. The Tigers were unable to mount a comeback in the final inning, allowing the Royals to hold on for the win.

The game featured strong pitching performances early on from both sides, but momentum shifted in the middle innings as Detroit capitalized on opportunities to score four runs. The Royals’ ability to respond under pressure ultimately proved decisive, with Massey’s timely homer providing the key difference.

This victory marks an important win for Kansas City as they continue their regular-season campaign. The Royals demonstrated resilience and offensive depth to overcome the mid-game deficit and finish strong on the road against Detroit.