Fulmer sharp as playoff-chasing Tigers rout Royals 8-3 (Yahoo Sports)

Michael Fulmer pitched seven sharp innings for his first win in over a month and the Detroit Tigers homered three times in an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Justin Upton, Victor Martinez and Cameron Maybin went deep for the Tigers, who won their fifth game in a row while chasing a postseason spot in the American League. Fulmer (11-7) allowed a run and eight hits, striking out nine with no walks.