The Detroit Tigers have won six games in a row to tie their longest winning streak of the season.
A four-run fifth inning, highlighted by Javier Báez's 16th home run of the season, bolstered an early lead in Thursday's 10-3 win to sweep the Kansas City Royals in three games at Comerica Park.
"There's been some energy," manager A.J. Hinch said. "Winning always helps. There's an influx of some new guys that are trying to put on a show. But overall, it's literally playing better in all facets and playing competent baseball. That's where things have definitely picked up.