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.
On Sunday, August 23, the Detroit Tigers faced the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in a 11-7 loss, marking the Tigers' fifth consecutive defeat. Rookie left-hander Andrew Sears, 23, made his MLB debut, delivering some impressive moments and several learning experiences. He struck out Bobby Witt Jr. but later surrendered four runs in the second inning, which proved to be the game's defining factor.
The Tigers, currently at 61-69, are now on an eight-game losing streak, including five straight defeats, casting a shadow over their postseason hopes. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch admitted, "We picked a bad week to have a bad week." The Royals, with a record of 58-74, secured their eighth straight victory, making it a tough day for both teams.
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