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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 26: Delmon Young #21 of the Detroit Tigers high-hives teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Kansas City Royals during a MLB game at Comerica Park on September 26, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Tigers Beat Royals On Peralta’s Groundout In 8th

Jhonny Peralta brought home the go-ahead run when Andy Dirks’ hard slide broke up a potential inning-ending double play in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 Wednesday night.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/26

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 22: Starting pitcher Rick Porcello #48 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the third inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on May 22, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Royals-Tigers Preview 9-26-12

Again tied atop the AL Central standings, the Detroit Tigers hope they’re able to make the most of their latest opportunity.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/26

Anibal Sanchez. (Getty Images/Leon Halip)

Tigers Share First Place With Win Over Royals

The Detroit Tigers get share of first place with a 2-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/25

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 24: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the fifth inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on September 24, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Tigers Bounce Back With 6-2 Win Over Royals

The potential tying run was on third with one out in the fifth inning, and Justin Verlander was suddenly in pain.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/25

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 14: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of their game on September 14, 2012 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Royals-Tigers Preview 9-24-12

The Detroit Tigers wasted a key chance to move atop the AL Central.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/24

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 20: Eric Hosmer #35 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates his game-winning RBI single with teammates during a game the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on September 20, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals won 4-3. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Hosmer Lifts Royals Past White Sox In 9th

Kevin Youkilis hopes the Kansas City Royals play the Detroit Tigers as well as they did against his Chicago White Sox.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/21

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 19: Starting pitcher Chris Sale #49 of the Chicago White Sox heads to the team clubhouse after pitching against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium on September 19, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals won 3-0. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Chen Pitches Royals To 3-0 Win Over White Sox

Bruce Chen had already pitched out of trouble each of the first three innings when the Royals left-hander issued a pair of walks and served up a base hit to Alex Rios in the fourth.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/20

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 18: Alejandro De Aza #30 of the Chicago White Sox slaps third base coach Joe McEwing hand after hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium on September 18, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Floyd Helps White Sox Edge Royals 3-2

Gavin Floyd is healthy again and hoping to help the Chicago White Sox get back to the playoffs.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/19

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 30: Starting pitcher Rick Porcello #48 of the Detroit Tigers looks at the scoreboard after leaving a game against the Kansas City Royal in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium on August 30, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Tigers Tamed Again, Royals Win 2-1 For Sweep

This was not the way the Detroit Tigers wanted to head into their next series.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/08/31

Tigers-Royals Preview 8-30-12

The Detroit Tigers know full well the importance of their upcoming weekend showdown with the Chicago White Sox as the teams battle for the AL Central lead.

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