DETROIT — — Riley Greene broke out of an extended slump with three hits and two RBI to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night.
The Royals lost their fourth straight game and have dropped six of seven.
Greene, who had one hit and 18 strikeouts in his previous 32 at-bats entering the game, popped out to short in the first inning before RBI singles in the third and fifth innings. He added an infield single in the seventh.
Former Tiger Michael Lorenzen (1-3) gave up four runs on seven hits and three walks with three strikeouts. Bobby Witt Jr. had a double in the fifth to extend his hitting streak to 10 games.
Kansas City hitting coach Alec Zumwalt was ejected in the ninth inning for arguing balls and strikes.
Royals LHP Cole Ragans (1-0, 2.28) at 5:40 Friday.