What’s next: The Royals conclude their three-game series against the Tigers on Sunday afternoon. Right-hander Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.73 ERA) will start against fellow righty Jack Flaherty (7-12, 4.51 ERA) at Comerica Park.

The Detroit Tigers continue their three-game weekend series against the Kansas City Royals under the lights on Saturday.

The Kansas City Royals first baseman circled the bases once again in Friday’s 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. In the ninth inning, Pasquantino belted his 27th home run of the season, this one off Tigers reliever Will Vest. This time, it was historic.

Maikel Garcia is the third baseman of the present and future for the Kansas City Royals. But how far ahead should that future expand? Coming into the season, it

A team hanging by the thread of its pitching staff has woven together a monthlong offensive powerhouse.

And nearly halfway around the globe, a Kansas City Royals minor-league affiliate threw salt in the wound. The Omaha Storm Chasers — the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate — had an offensive field day in their road game against the Columbus Clippers. The Storm Chasers scored 23 runs and hit 10 home runs in the contest.