MJ Melendez homer in 9th leads Royals past Tigers

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Pinch hitter MJ Melendez hit a two-out, three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals held off the host Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.

Melendez's 13th homer of the season, off Shelby Miller (5-7), allowed the Royals to win three of four games in the series.

Royals starter Michael Wacha gave up two runs and seven hits in six innings. Ch