Detroit – First things first.
Tigers rookie Spencer Torkelson was hit in the side of the head with an 88-mph changeup from starter Brad Keller in the seventh inning of the Tigers' 3-1 loss to the Royals Friday night.
And in what might pass as the only good news for the home team on this night, it appears he's going to be fine. He was lobbying to stay in the game, but head athletic trainer Doug Teter didn't waver and took him inside for tests.
"He tested no concussion," manager AJ Hinch said. "We're evaluating him overnight and he won't start tomorrow.