Royals hit 3 homers, beat Tigers 9-5
Source: The Oklahoman - Aug 29, 2011 at 11:48 PM
DETROIT (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have the record of a last-place team, and a pitching staff to match.
The Detroit Tigers found out again Monday night that the Royals don't have a last-place offense.
The Royals got 18 hits in their second August win over Max Scherzer, beating the first-place Tigers 9-5 on Monday night.
Salvador Perez, Alcides Escobar and Alex Gordon all homered while Johnny Giavotella added a bases-loaded double for the Royals, who came in 18½ games behind Central Division leaders.
"I don't know what it is about Scherzer," Giavotella said.
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