Openers were used around Skubal and Montero with bulk pitchers behind them. The results were positive enough that the Tigers were able to stay afloat as they waited for players to

With everything at stake, Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal struck out Salvador Pérez swinging to strand two runners and complete his 30th start.

Tarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot

Wednesday couldn't have gone much better for the Detroit Tigers. When the day started, the Minnesota Twins led the Tigers by 1.5 games in the AL Wild Card race.

The Baltimore Orioles (85-68), led by Gunnar Henderson, host Riley Greene and the Detroit Tigers (80-73) at 7:05 PM ET on Friday in a series opener. The Orioles will finish their upcoming three-game set versus the Tigers on Sunday. Read on for everything you need to know prior to that.

Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals will hit the field on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium against Tarik Skubal, who is expected to start for the Detroit Tigers. First pitch is at 7:40 p.m. ET