Keith Hits 2 Run Homer As Tigers Overcome Witts Grand Slam And Rally For 7 6 Win Over Royals

Keith's Homer Leads Tigers to Victory Over Royals

Tigers Overcome Witt's Grand Slam

A two-run homer by Jonathan Schoop in the eighth inning lifted the Detroit Tigers to a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.

The Tigers trailed 6-1 in the sixth inning after a grand slam by Bobby Witt Jr., but they rallied to tie the game in the seventh on a two-run single by Javier Báez and a sacrifice fly by Schoop.

Keith's Heroics

Keith's homer came off Royals reliever Scott Barlow (3-3) with one out in the eighth inning.

The Tigers have won four of their last six games and are now 24-40 on the season.

The Royals have lost four of their last six games and are now 23-41 on the season.