Willi Castro and Javy Báez homered to lead Detroit over the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Thursday for a three-game sweep that moved the Tigers out of last place in the AL Central.
Detroit (63-92) has won six straight, matching its season high and ensuring the Tigers will not lose 100 games.
Kansas City stranded 11 runners, raising its two-day total to 24, and went 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position.
Jonathan Heasley (4-9) gave up five runs — four earned — and six hits in 4 2/3 innings.
RHP Brady Singer (10-4, 2.99) is scheduled to start Friday’s opener of a season-ending six-game series at Cleveland.