Troy Melton Suffers Loss as Royals Extend Winning Streak

Right-hander Troy Melton (7-1, 1.71 ERA) took the mound for the Tigers against the Royals on Friday. Despite his strong season, the Royals managed to secure a victory, extending their winning streak to six games and handing Melton a loss in the contest. Melton had previously been highlighted as the starter for the 8:10 p.m. matchup at Kauffman Stadium against Royals left-hander Noah Cameron.