Royals Edge Tigers 3-2 with Melendez Homer

In a dramatic comeback, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Sunday, thanks to MJ Melendez's pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning. The Royals were trailing 2-0 but rallied after Hunter Renfroe and Freddy Fermin hit singles, setting the stage for Melendez's pivotal 362-foot blast, his 13th of the season. Chris Stratton earned the win, while Hunter Harvey secured his first save after bouncing back from a previous blown save. This victory capped off a successful 6-1 road trip for the Royals, who now hold a record of 63-50. The Tigers, who fell to 53-60, struggled to maintain their lead, with reliever Shelby Miller taking the loss. The Royals will face the Boston Red Sox in a home series starting Monday, with Brady Singer slated to pitch against James Paxton.