Fister's record day helps Tigers slip by Royals again, 5-4

An announced crowd of 33,019 witnessed strikeout history by Doug Fister, a comedy of errors in the infield by the Royals, and a game-winning RBI in the bottom of the 9th inning as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals, 5-4, in the final home game of the regular season at Comerica Park.

With one out and the bases loaded in the 9th, Alex Avila hit a grounder to first off pitcher Kelvin Herrera. First baseman Brayan Pena snagged it falling down and touched first to record the groundout, but Don Kelly came home from third, giving the Tigers the win.

Fister set an American League record with nine consecutive strikeouts, starting with the final out of the 4th inning until Salvador Perez grounded out to end the top of the 7th inning. Tom Seaver holds the major league record with 10 consecutive strikeouts for the Mets vs. San Diego on April 22, 1970. Fister finished the day with 10 strikeouts all together.