The Tigers come into California’s capital having won nine of their last 11 games, going 8-5 against AL Central rivals in the month of August. They enter Monday night atop the division, 10.5 games ahead of the Royals, holding the best record in the AL.

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Riley Greene hit his 31st homer for the Detroit Tigers, and Jack Flaherty gave up eight runs in five-plus innings in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City 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.