Carlos Santana delivered a clutch two-run single in the eighth inning to break a 2-2 tie and lift the Royals to a 4-2 victory over the Tigers. The veteran first baseman worked a 2-2 count before lacing a sharp single to right field, scoring Hunter Dozier to give Kansas City the lead for good. The Royals bullpen held on to preserve the win, with closer Scott Barlow earning his 12th save of the season.