Miguel Cabrera's 511th home run lifts Tigers, who sweep Royals 8-0 and 7-3


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DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera hit his 511th home run as Detroit won the completion of a suspended game 8-0 and Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer in a seven-run seventh inning that led the Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 7-3 for a sweep both games. Cabrera, who is retiring after the season, tied Mel Ott for 25th on the career home run list. The 40-year-old has 373 homers for Detroit, tying Norm Cash for second behind Al Kaline's 399. At 54-105, the Royals have their most losses since 2005.

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