Jimenez picks up the win, Cabrera gets three hits as Tigers top Kansas City in series opener

KANSAS CITY, MO (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Tigers beat the Royals 4-2 in Kansas City Thursday night.

Victor Reyes drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh for Detroit.

Joe Jimenez picked up the win while Gregory Soto notched the save for the Tigers.

Miguel Cabrera went three-for-four at the plate and scored a run.  Cabrera is now six hits shy of 3000 in his career.

Tarik Skubal takes the mound for Detroit tonight while Kansas City counters with Brad Keller.