Tigers pitcher Drew Smyly (5-8) was not at his best but came away with the win Thursday night against the Royals in Kansas City. The right-hander permitted four runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two over 6 2/3 innings of a 16-4 victory.

Smyly has allowed four-plus runs in each of his last three starts. He owns a 4.00 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP over 87 2/3 innings of work. His next start will come after the All-Star break.