Monday’s A.L. game

Tigers 9, Royals 1: Craig Monroe homered twice and drove in five runs, and Nate Robertson threw his first career complete game as Detroit won at Kansas City.

Ivan Rodriguez added a two-run homer for the Tigers, who snapped a four-game losing streak and sent the Royals to their 10th loss in 12 games.

Robertson (12-7) allowed one run and six hits in becoming the first Tigers left-hander to win 12 games in seven years. He had seven strikeouts and no walks.

Mike Wood lost for the seventh time in eight decisions, allowing seven runs and seven hits in five innings. He also walked three.