Emmanuel Rivera, Edward Olivares power Royals past Tigers

Emmanuel Rivera and Edward Olivares homered and drove in two runs apiece as the visiting Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday afternoon.

Nicky Lopez collected four hits and drove in a run, while Whit Merrifield reached base four times and scored twice.

Brady Singer struck out nine in 4 2/3 innings before Jose Cuas (2-0) got one out and was awarded the win. Scott Barlow got the last three outs and