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Tigers burned in Andrew Sears' trial by fire in 5th straight loss

Detroit Tigers score: Lefty Andrew Sears allowed four runs in his MLB debut as the Tigers lost their fifth straight and eighth in nine games Sunday.

Tigers burned in Andrew Sears' trial by fire in 5th straight loss

Andrew Sears made his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers, a roller coaster experience that included both impressive performances and learning experiences. The Tigers suffered a 11-7 loss to the Kansas City Royals, extending their losing streak to five games. In the second inning, Sears gave up a home run, a double, a walk, and four runs.

The Royals capitalized on these mistakes, winning their eighth straight game. The Tigers' offense struggled early, with several hits being caught. However, they managed to score four runs in the sixth inning to tie the game at 5-5. Despite this effort, the Tigers couldn't keep up with the Royals and lost the game 9-5. The Tigers will face the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers in their upcoming homestand, facing stiff competition in the American and National Leagues.

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