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Maier's triple keys Royals' seven-run fifth, helps Royals stomp lagging Tigers

Associated Press

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

DETROIT -- Mitch Maier and the Kansas City Royals are trying to end the season on a high note. The Detroit Tigers just seem ready to finish it. Maier hit a bases-loaded triple in Kansas City's seven-run fifth inning and the Royals beat the slumping Tigers 10-4 on Wednesday night, completing a sweep of the three-game series. Brian Bannister (9-16) pitched six shutout innings for the fourth-place Royals, bidding to avoid the AL Central basement for the first time in five seasons. Kansas City has ...

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