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KANSAS CITY The last time Royals lefty Daniel Lynch faced the Tigers, he didn’t get out of the third inning. His first stint in the Majors had spiraled on him, and he was optioned back to Triple-A Omaha the next day. His struggles were undeniable, and he had homework to complete before he would return.
Two months later, Lynch was back on the mound in Kansas City. The story was entirely different.
This time, the club’s No. 2 prospect pitched the longest outing by a Royals starter this year and one of the best.
Lynch cruised through eight scoreless innings Sunday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium, pitching the Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Tigers and finalizing a series sweep with their fifth consecutive win.