Kansas City at Detroit

You have to look at the underdog Royals again, a team that has won two in a row and is 4-3 in their the last seven games, winning as a dog of +152, +160, +185 and +160. They were a big dog yesterday and smashed the Tigers, 9-5 - a wire-to-wire win with 18 hits. Sparkplug Alex Gordon matched a career high with four hits as they got at least one hit from every starter. This offense has been good all season at No. 11 in runs scored, No. 5 in batting average and No. 9 in on-base percentage. The Royals are 4-1 in their last five vs. a team with a winning record. This offense will be able to hit Detroit starter Doug Fister (6-13), who has marginal stuff and has allowed 23 hits his last three starts (17+ innings). The Tigers are 1-4 in their last five home games vs. a team with a losing record and the road team is 4-1 in umpire Phil Cuzzis last five games behind home plate vs. Kansas City. Play on the Royals.