The Detroit Tigers scratched out three runs in the first two innings off Kansas City pitching ace Zach Greinke Wednesday night and went on to beat the Royals 3-1 at Comerica Park. Luke French pitched 6 1/3 innings in his second major league start and picked up his first victory. The Tigers won two out of three ini the series and now stand 46-38. Thursday is an off day, then the Cleveland Indians visit Comerica Park for three games beginning Friday night then baseball breaks for the all-star game Tuesday in St. Louis.