SB Nation Kansas City - Max Scherzer's Tigers Tame Royals 3-1; Alex Gordon Misses Out On All-Star Nodhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48935/kc-fave.png2011-07-07T22:43:11-05:00http://kansascity.sbnation.com/rss/stream/20294222011-07-07T22:43:11-05:002011-07-07T22:43:11-05:00Max Scherzer's Tigers Tame Royals 3-1; Alex Gordon Misses Out On All-Star Nod
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<p>It turned out to be a pitching duel on Thursday evening, but it was the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Detroit Tigers</a> who got the best of the match up, as they defeated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> 3-1 at Kauffman Stadium. <span>Max Scherzer</span> allowed just one run over 6.2 innings as he improved his season's mark to 10-4 with the latest victory.</p>
<p>Scherzer's counterpart, <span>Danny Duffy</span>, was on mark as well. Duffy allowed just two runs on four hits spread out over six innings as he fell to 1-4 on the year. Duffy continued to show improved control as he struck out six while walking just one. The only runs Duffy gave up were on a two-out two-run home run in the second inning by Tigers second basemen Ryan Rayburn.</p>
<p>Kansas City drew within 2-1 in the fifth inning as the rookies teamed up for a run as <span>Mike Moustakas</span> grounded out to score <span>Eric Hosmer</span>.</p>
<p>Not much else of substance happened from there on out, as the Tigers scored another run in the top of the ninth against <span>Aaron Crow</span> as <span>Don Kelly</span> hit his third home run of the season.</p>
<p>The Royals did get a hit and walk against Detroit closer <span>Jose Valverde</span>, but he was able to hold down the fort for his 22nd save. Kansas City falls to 36-52, with three more games over the week against Detroit.</p>
<p>Also of note, Royals left fielder <span>Alex Gordon</span> was unable to secure a spot in the 2011 All-Star Game next week as he finished third in the American League final vote for the last roster spot. The spot ended up going to Chicago's <span>Paul Konerko</span>. Gordon finished third out of the five nominees.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2011/7/7/2337641/max-scherzers-tigers-tame-royals-3-1-alex-gordon-misses-out-on-allMatthew Hays