Casey Mize’s seven-inning performance was a welcome sight for the Detroit Tigers as they edged the Kansas City Royals 3-1, bolstered by Spencer Torkelson's three-run homer. This marks a turning point for both players, who were expected to be the foundation of the team's rebuild. Mize, after a tumultuous few seasons, is showing his potential with a 3-1 record and a 2.22 ERA this season. Torkelson, 25, is also making strides, hitting seven home runs and achieving a .288 average, significantly improving from last year's struggles.

With the Tigers leading the AL Central by a narrow margin over the Cleveland Guardians, their offense has proven prolific, ranking among the top-scoring teams in the American League. This contrasts sharply with last season’s dependency on Tarik Skubal’s Cy Young-caliber performances. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs made history by allowing 10 runs in an inning and still winning, highlighting the unpredictability of the current season.