B.J. Upton hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and James Shields allowed two runs over eight innings as the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep by beating the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Thursday.

Upton’s two-out shot off Jamey Wright (0-2) made it 3-2. The homer helped the Rays overcome an 0-for-13 performance with runners in scoring position.

Shields (5-4) gave up six hits and had eight strikeouts. He has won two consecutive starts, allowing four runs over 15 innings.

Carl Crawford also homered for the Rays, who have won five of six following a season-high five-game losing streak. J.P. Howell pitched the ninth for his second save.

Marlins 4, Brewers 3: Josh Johnson hit a three-run shot for his first career home run and pitched into the eighth inning to lead Florida to victory over Milwaukee.

Johnson (5-1) allowed two runs and five hits in 7 2/3 innings. He walked one, struck out eight and hit a batter in earning his first home win since April 12.

Dave Bush (3-2) gave up four runs and seven hits in six innings. He walked two and struck out four.

Johnson gave way to Dan Meyer with two outs and a runner on first in the eighth. Meyer promptly gave up Prince Fielder’s 13th home run, a drive that cut Florida’s lead to 4-3.

Matt Lindstrom pitched a scoreless ninth for his 11th save in 13 opportunities.