[Nick Soulis]

Series #130



2013 Detroit Tigers
Record: 93-69
Finish: Lost in ALCS
Manager: Jim Leyland
Ball Park: Comerica Park
WAR Leader: Miguel Cabrera (7.5)
Franchise Record: 9-8
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/2013.shtml

2012 Kansas City Royals
Record: 72-90
Finish: 3rd in AL Central
Manager: Ned Yost
Ball Park: Kauffman Stadium
WAR Leader: Alex Gordon (6.3)
Franchise Record: 4-3
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/2012.shtml
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Miggy And Tigers Devour Royals
Four Game Sweep Make To Look Easy For Motown



Game 1
At Comerica Park
2012 Kansas City Royals 4
2013 Detroit Tigers 5
WP: A. Sanchez (1-0) LP: F. Paulino (0-1) S: J. Benoit (1)
HR: B. Butler (1), L. Cain (1), M. Cabrera (1)
POG: Anibel Sanchez (6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, 102 P)
2013 Tigers Lead Series 1-0

In front of a packed crowd at Comerica Park, the 2013 Detroit Tigers narrowly defeated the 2012 Kansas City Royals 5-4 in Game 1 of their best-of-seven Exhibition League series. Detroit jumped to an early lead, scoring four runs in the first inning off Kansas City's starter, Felipe Paulino. The Royals fought back, with Billy Butler and Lorenzo Cain each launching two-run homers, but Detroit's pitching held strong. Aníbal Sánchez led the Tigers with six solid innings, striking out seven and earning the win. Miguel Cabrera's solo home run in the fifth inning proved to be the difference-maker. Despite a late surge from Kansas City, closer Joaquín Benoit shut the door in the ninth, securing the victory. The game, played under chilly, partly cloudy skies, saw an attendance of 40,641 fans who witnessed an intense battle between the two squads.

Game 2
At Comerica Park
2012 Kansas City Royals 2
2013 Detroit Tigers 5
WP: M. Scherzer (1-0) LP: L. Mendoza (1) S: J. Benoit (2)
HR: P. Fielder (1)
POG: Max Scherzer (8 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 109 P)
2013 Tigers Lead Series 2-0

The 2013 Detroit Tigers took a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Exhibition League series against the 2012 Kansas City Royals with a 5-2 win in Game 2 at Comerica Park. Max Scherzer was dominant on the mound, allowing just two hits and one run over eight innings while striking out nine. The Tigers' offense provided early support, with Austin Jackson driving in two runs with a double in the second inning. Prince Fielder delivered the knockout blow with a three-run homer in the fifth inning off Kansas City's Greg Holland. The Royals managed only four hits, including a ninth-inning double by Alex Gordon, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Detroit’s early lead. Scherzer’s stellar performance earned him Player of the Game honors as the Tigers now head to Kansas City with a 2-0 series advantage. The game was played under chilly conditions with a strong wind blowing in from center field, and 20,464 fans braved the elements to witness the Tigers' victory.

Game 3
At Kauffman Stadium
2013 Detroit Tigers 9
2012 Kansas City Royals 2
WP: D. Fister (1-0) LP: L. Hochevar (0-1)
HR: M. Cabrera (2), B. Butler (2), A. Gordon (1)
POG: Miguel Cabrera (4-5, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, R)
2013 Tigers Lead Series 3-0

In a commanding performance, the 2013 Detroit Tigers defeated the 2012 Kansas City Royals 9-2 in Game 3 of their best-of-seven Exhibition League series, taking a dominant 3-0 lead. The Tigers' offense was spearheaded by Miguel Cabrera, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, and four RBIs, earning him Player of the Game honors. Detroit took control early, with Austin Jackson's two-run double in the second inning giving them a lead they would never relinquish. On the mound, Doug Fister was steady, pitching eight strong innings, allowing just two runs on seven hits. The Royals' offense was limited after their two first-inning solo home runs, as Detroit's pitching and defense shut them down the rest of the way. With the series on the line, Kansas City faces a must-win situation in Game 4 at Kauffman Stadium.

Game 4
At Kauffman Stadium
2013 Detroit Tigers 5
2012 Kansas City Royals 1
WP: J. Verlander (1-0) LP: B. Chen (0-1)
HR: A. Garcia (1), M. Cabrera (3), M. Moustakas (1)
POG: Justin Verlander (8.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, 98 P)

In a decisive Game 4 of the best-of-seven series, the 2013 Detroit Tigers clinched the sweep over the 2012 Kansas City Royals with a commanding 5-1 victory at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers' bats came alive in the third inning, with Miguel Cabrera driving in two runs to give Detroit the lead, which they never relinquished. Cabrera later added a solo home run in the fifth, while Avisail Garcia contributed with a homer in the eighth. Justin Verlander was stellar on the mound, allowing just one run—a solo shot by Mike Moustakas in the seventh—over 8.2 innings. The Royals' offense struggled to find rhythm, managing only six hits and leaving five runners on base. Despite the Royals' valiant effort, the Tigers were relentless, securing their advancement with the sweep. The game, played in front of 45,347 fans under partly cloudy skies and a cool 59-degree temperature, marked the culmination of Detroit's dominant postseason run.

2013 Detroit Tigers WIn Series 4 Games To 0

Series MVP:

(9/14, 1 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, .722 OBP, 2.079 OPS)