Despite losing the series, the Royals ensured there wouldn’t be a Motor City sweep at Comerica Park. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino spearheaded a six-run third inning as the Royals batted around against Tigers starter Jack Flaherty.

The Detroit Tigers game saw them grab a 7-6 lead in the fifth inning after being down 6-1, but Jack Flaherty blew the lead to the KC Royals.

Detroit's defense is anchored by a back end that is going to make life difficult for opposing offenses. Brian Branch had a solid camp and Kerby Joseph is working his way back from knee irritation. Both should be in the conversation for All-Pro and Pro Bowl-caliber seasons.

The Detroit Lions finished off their preseason with a 26-7 loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions hosted the Texans for a joint practice at their facility in Allen Park on Thursday,

A child was killed and five others were injured in a crash early Saturday morning on Detroit’s east side, police said.

Officers were driving in the left lane to make a left turn at Gratiot Avenue when a black pickup struck their car, police said.