Detroit Tigers pulled off the upset to defeat Kansas City Royals. Detroit Tigers entered the game as the underdog, with a 44% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Detroit Tigers refused to go away, chipping away at Kansas City Royals's lead until Detroit Tigers took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Kansas City Royals never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Detroit Tigers had earned the upset.