CLEVELAND -- If the Detroit Tigers' three-game sweep in Chicago offered a glimmer of hope, the four-game debacle at Progressive Field offered a dose of reality.
The Cleveland Indians beat the Tigers 9-3 Thursday to complete a four-game series sweep in which they outscored Detroit 18-5.
Tigers ace Michael Fulmer gave up a career-high eight runs and didn't make it out of the fourth inning.
He started the game by allowing his first home run of the season to lead-off man Francisco Lindor after a nine-pitch battle.
Jose Ramirez added a two-run home run in the Indians' four-run second inning.