Prince Fielder's homerun helps Tigers defeat Royals, 6-3

Prince Fielder's two-run homerun led to a 6-3 Detroit Tigers' win over the Kansas City Royals and reduced their magic number to 10 in the AL Central Divison, despite Cleveland defeating the Chicago White Sox, 3-1.

Justin Verlander (13-11) pitched into the 7th inning, allowing three runs on nine hits and striking out seven. Fielder with his three RBI's brought him 102 for the season for his second straight year in a Tiger uniform.

Joaquin Benoit pitched in the 8th inning and closed out the game for the 19th save in 19 attempts. Doug Fister is up next to start as the Tigers face the Royals again at Comerica Park this Saturday night at 7 pm.


MAGIC NUMBERS AROUND THE LEAGUE

NL WEST - L.A. Dodgers down to 4, despite losing to San Francisco & Arizona losing to Colorado
NL EAST - Atlanta remains at 6 after losing to San Diego & Washington defeating Philadelphia
AL EAST - Boston down to 7 after defeating the N.Y. Yankees & Tampa Bay shutting out Minnesota
AL WEST - Oakland down to 12 after defeating Texas, 9-8
NL CENTRAL - St. Louis down to 15 after defeating Seattle & Pittsburgh losing to the Chicago Cubs