It's getaway day at Comerica Park, and the Kansas City Royals are in desperate need of a spark. Heading into Thursday's series finale, they face the threat of a sweep by the Detroit Tigers and a lineup that has gone quiet at the worst possible time.

The Royals' offense has been stuck in neutral, scoring more than two runs only once in their last eight games. To salvage the final game of this road trip, they'll need to find their rhythm against a tough Tigers pitcher.

Taking the mound for Kansas City is Kris Bubic, who is coming off a spectacular outing: seven shutout innings with a career-high 11 strikeouts. His key mission will be navigating the dangerous Riley Greene, who has historically had his number, batting .444 in their previous matchups.

Opposing him will be Tigers' starter Keider Montero, who has been a revelation filling in for the injured Justin Verlander. Montero has posted a stellar 1.74 ERA over his two starts, making him a formidable obstacle for the struggling Royals bats.

First pitch is set for 1:10 PM ET at Comerica Park. Can Bubic's arm and a suddenly awakened Royals offense combine to avoid the sweep and end the homestand on a high note? All they need to do is remember how to score.