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Tigers’ Kenley Jansen Makes History with 479th Career Save

Jansen passed Lee Smith for third on the career saves list as Detroit won its fourth straight behind an eighth-inning rally.

  • On Tuesday, relief pitcher Kenley Jansen earned a save as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-1, marking the team's fourth straight win.
  • Trailing in the eighth inning, the Tigers rallied to score the winning run. Zach McKinstry doubled and eventually scored after a pitching error by Nick Mears.
  • Shortstop Bobby Witt robbed pinch-hitter Colt Keith with a diving catch in the eighth. In the ninth, Jansen retired Lane Thomas and Starling Marte to secure the save.
  • With his 479th save, Jansen surpassed Lee Smith for third all-time on the career saves list, trailing only Mariano Rivera with 652 and Trevor Hoffman with 601.
  • Wednesday's scheduled matchup features Next Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty against Royals RHP Seth Lugo , though heavy rain is forecast for the game.
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Kenley Jansen gets 479th save, moves past Lee Smith, as Tigers top Royals 2-1 for 4th win in row

Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for their fourth straight win.

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The Blade broke the news in Toledo, United States on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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