The Kansas City Royals won a series for the first time in 11 tries this season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-2 as Mike Moustakas drove in three runs with a double and sacrifice fly.

Kansas City took three of four from the Tigers. The Royals had lost nine previous series this year and split one.

Jakob Junis improved to 3-0 against the Tigers this year and matched his career high with eight strikeouts.