Tigers pitcher Drew Smyly brought his "A" game Saturday, surrendering just two hits and two walks in seven scoreless innings while striking out six to earn a win in his team's 9-2 victory over the Royals.
Smyly (2-1) has tossed back-to-back quality efforts after a shaky first start in mid-April. He'll get one more start Thursday against the Astros before potentially getting bumped to the bullpen when Anibal Sanchez returns from the disabled list. Smyly owns a 2.45 ERA and 21:6 K:BB ratio over 22 innings.