Tigers rally from early 4-run deficit, hang on to beat Royals

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Matt Vierling's sixth-inning single capped a rally that would carry the visiting Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals, 7-6, in Monday's opener of a three-game series.

After pinch hitter Wenceel Perez's two-run double tied the game at 6, Vierling collected his third hit, an opposite-field line drive to right, highlighting a three-run frame against reliever Sam Long (3-2).

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