Tigers 2, Royals 1

Tigers second baseman Ryan Kreidler fields a ground ball and prepares to throw to first in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 28, 2022.

Detroit Tigers Ryan Kreidler lines out in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers Riley Greene lines out in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 28, 2022.

Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch works in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers

Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario prepares to throw to first inning.

Detroit Tigers Jeimer Candelario grounds out in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals.

Tigers pitcher Jose Cisnero works in the sixth inning.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris works in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals.

Detroit Tigers Javier Baez singles in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals.

Detroit Tigers’ Eric Haase (13) and Miguel Cabrera react after they both score on Cabrera’s home run in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 28, 2022.

Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 28, 2022.

Detroit Tigers Eric Haase singles in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals.

Tigers second baseman Ryan Kreidler fields a ground ball and prepares to throw to first in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 28, 2022.

Tigers pitcher Will Vest works in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 28, 2022.

Tigers pitcher Andrew Chafin looks in from the mound in the seventh inning.

From left, Tigers pitcher Andrew Chafin and catcher Eric Haase talk after the top of the seventh inning.

From left, Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) looks on after Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is greeted by first base coach Alfredo Amezaga after Cabrera singles in the eighth inning.

Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto works in the ninth inning.

Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto and catcher Eric Haase congratulate each other after the win.