Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Mike Mayers throws during the first inning of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mayers struck out a career-high eight as the Royals went on to a 4-1 win. Photo Credit: Charlie Riedel/AP
By David Smale Associated Press Mike Mayers would have liked to get at least one more out. But he was good with the results even…