Spencer Torkelson, Andy Ibañez and Eric Haase drove in runs for Detroit in a 3-0 win over Kansas City.
The Tigers scored twice off Zack Greinke (1-10) in the second before adding another run in the fifth, after the veteran right-hander had been removed from the game. Greinke allowed four hits in four innings in his first start since July 4.
The Royals are headed to New York for three games against the Yankees, with RHP Alec Marsh (0-3, 5.40 ERA) starting the opener at 6:05.