Tigers keep Royals' Greinke from earning 11th win

By foxsports

Published Jul. 9, 2009 3:55 a.m. ET

Lucas French didn't allow himself a chance to focus on who he was pitching against until after the game.

After earning his first career victory, he took a moment to realize what he had done. Making his second career start, the Tigers rookie outdueled All-Star Zack Greinke as Detroit defeated Kansas City 3-1.