Salvador Perez hit a three-run home run, Maikel Franco hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 8-7 on Thursday night.

Franco’s eighth homer of the season put the Royals ahead. Adalberto Mondesi had four hits and two RBIs; Perez had two hits and three RBIs; and Jorge Soler plated one.

ROYAL RETIREMENT
Before the game, Royals OF Alex Gordon announced his retirement following this season. The second overall pick in 2005 will leave the game playing all 13 seasons for the Royals. He has won seven Gold Gloves, second most in franchise history behind Frank White’s eight.

UP NEXT
Detroit is scheduled to send Spencer Turnbull (4-3, 3.83) to the hill Friday night as the Royals counter with Brad Keller (4-3, 2.77). Game time is 7:05 at The K.