It took the Detroit Tigers seven games to finally beat the Kansas City Royals this season. 

Less than 24 hours after his infamous inning, left-hander Jimmy Gobble was placed on the disabled list with a stiff lower back. 

--SS Mike Aviles doubled in the first inning to extend his hitting streak to a career-high 12 games. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Jimmy Gobble (stiff lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list July 22. 

Kenny Rogers pitched six strong innings and Placido Polanco homered and drove in two runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Tuesday night. 

Kenny Rogers pitched six strong innings and Placido Polanco homered and drove in two runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Tuesday night. 

It took the Detroit Tigers seven games to finally beat the Kansas City Royals this season. 

The Detroit Tigers have turned their season around in the past 40 games. 

MEDICAL WATCH: OF Jose Guillen (back spasms) was scratched from the July 18 game. 

Leo Nunez is back in the bullpen after a seven-week absence. 

--RHP Joel Peralta was optioned back to Class AAA Omaha. 

After breaking out offensively to finally beat the Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers hope to keep it going while trying to make up ground in the AL Central standings. 

After a slow start, Miguel Cabrera is hitting like the Detroit Tigers thought he would when they acquired him an off-season trade. 

After a slow start, Miguel Cabrera is hitting like the Detroit Tigers thought he would when they acquired him an off-season trade. 

The Brewers acquired another All-Star over the weekend, bringing second baseman Ray Durham to the squad in exchange for minor leaguers.