Indians Overthrow Royals, 11-2

By Ron Schwane

(Cleveland, OH)  --   Yan Gomes had four hits, including a three-run shot, and Jose Ramirez added a three-run homer as the Indians routed the Royals 11-2 in Cleveland.  

Michael Brantley contributed a two-run blast and three RBIs, while  Francisco Lindor had three hits to hike his hitting streak to a career-best 14 games.  Corey Kluber worked six innings for his American League-leading sixth victory.  

Kansas City starter Danny Duffy was torched for nine runs on eight hits, two of them home runs, to fall to 1-and-5.  The Royals went 2-and-4 on their two-city trip.

The Indians go back on the road, Monday night starting a three-game series against the Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit.  First pitch at 7:10 on WTAM 1100 and 100.7 WMMS.

(Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)


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