Offensively, the Tigers had their usual balanced attack spreading 11 hits among 7 hitters. Ivan Rodriguez (3 hits) and Infante (2 hits) paced the attack. Placido Polanco added 3 RBI on a double and a sacrifice fly. Chris Shelton and BrandonInge each reached base 3 times on a hit and 2 walks.
The Tigers now have a perfect 10-0 record versus the Royals this year as they continue to beat up the weaker teams in baseball. The victory put them 4 1/2 games ahead of the White Sox who lost to the Yankees 14-3. It is their biggest lead of the season so far. Here are the standings after tonight's action:
American League Central Standings: July 15, 2006
Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
| 62 | 29 | .681 | ---- |
| 57 | 33 | .633 | 4 ½ |
| 49 | 40 | .551 | 12 |
| 41 | 49 | .456 | 20 ½ |
| 31 | 59 | .344 | 30 ½ |
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