Jackson Jobe shines as Tigers roll past Royals again

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning during a baseball game, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP

DETROIT -- Jackson Jobe hasn’t been flawless in his first full season as a big-league starter, but the Detroit Tigers are a perfect 4-0 when he takes the mound.

Jobe pitched five strong innings and Andy Ibáñez homered to lead the Tigers to a 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at Comerica Park.

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