Kansas City Royals defeat Detroit Tigers 8-3, ending Tigers' pitcher Reese Olson's early exit due to hip contusion.

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 8-3 in the series-opening game, capitalizing on an early exit of Tigers' starting pitcher Reese Olson after he was hit by a line drive. Olson left the game in the third inning with a contusion, and the Royals took advantage with a six-run sixth inning. The Royals are now 6 games ahead of the Tigers in the American League Central.

May 21, 2024
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