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.

The Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game Saturday, 4-2 over the Kansas City Royals, stretching their lead in the American League Central to 11.5 games. Here are some highlights from the game: Spencer Torkelson gave the Tigers a 2-1 lead in the fourth with this solo home run:

“Extremely encouraging,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of the recent homer binge. “You get three runs on one swing of the bat, it’s tremendous. Vinnie has been swinging the bat exceptionally well for a long period of time now, but the power is an added bonus.”

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.

Tigers third. Zach McKinstry grounds out to shallow infield, Michael Wacha to Vinnie Pasquantino. Javier Baez singles to right field. Jake Rogers doubles to left field, tagged out at third,

The Kansas City Royals have placed left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter on the 15-day injured list with a left bicep contusion. Falter, 28, was hit by a line drive in Friday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers. In the seventh inning, Falter faced Tigers infielder Zach McKinstry to begin his relief appearance at Comerica Park.

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.

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