Spencer Torkelson and pinch hitter Andy Ibanez hit solo homers and the host Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals 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.

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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.

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Bobby Witt Jr. logged an RBI single and Salvador Perez added a two-run double. Both hits came in the third inning. The Royals didn’t score again until the ninth; Vinnie Pasquantino homered in his fifth consecutive game in the loss.