
Kenley Jansen achieved his 479th career save, surpassing Lee Smith for third place on the all-time list, as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for their fourth consecutive win.
DETROIT (AP) — Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. Jansen allowed a leadoff single in the ninth to Lane Thomas, who stole second, then advanced to third on Salvador Perez's groundout. Vinnie Pasquantino grounded out, with Thomas holding at third, and Jansen retired Starling Marte on a flyout for his third save this season. Only Mariano Rivera (652) and Trevor Hoffman (601) have more saves. Carter Jensen hit into a run-scoring forceout in the second off Framber Valdez, who allowed three hits in seven innings. Zach McKinstry doubled leading off the eighth against Nick Mears (1-1), took third on a groundout and stayed at third when, with the infield in, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. robbed pinch-hitter Colt Keith with a diving catch. Mears bounced a changeup past Perez, allowing McKinstry to score, rookie Kevin McGonigle walked and Dillon Dingler hit a 106.7 mph grounder past third baseman Maikel Garcia. The ball bounced to the left-field wall for an RBI double Will Vest (1-2) struck out the side in the eighth. Kansas City's Cole Ragans, the first left-handed starter Detroit faced this season. allowed one hit and four walks in six innings. Royals left fielder Isaac Collins left during the bottom of the first after bruising his right knee while flipping over a wall in pursuit of a foul ball.
Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty (0-1, 5.14) and Royals RHP Seth Lugo (1-1, 1.53) are scheduled to start Wednesday night, when heavy rain is forecast. \\\_ AP MLB:
Kenley Jansen now has 479 career saves.
The top two players ahead of Kenley Jansen are Mariano Rivera with 652 saves and Trevor Hoffman with 601 saves.
The final score of the game was Detroit Tigers 2, Kansas City Royals 1.


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