Lindor has HR, 4 RBIs to help Indians beat Royals 5-1
Francisco Lindor, making a late run for AL Rookie of the Year, was 3 for 4 with a home run and four RBI to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 5-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
1
Cleveland Indians
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CLE | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/17/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/16/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | D 0-0 | MLB |
| 10/15/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Moustakas homered to right center (408 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Lindor singled to center, Aviles scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-5
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Lindor reached on infield single to second, Aviles and Kipnis scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Kipnis singled to center, Almonte scored, Aviles to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 1-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Rios struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-5
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Rios batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Pérez doubled to deep center.
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Double 1-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Pérez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Moustakas grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 1-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Moustakas batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
K. Morales struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
K. Morales batting
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Play Result 1-5
Allen relieved Shaw.
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Start Inning 1-5
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-5
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Lineup Change 1-5
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End Inning 1-5
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Kipnis struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Kipnis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Aviles struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-5
Pitch 8: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Head to Head
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyLF23
Carlos Santana1B41
Yan GomesC15
Chris JohnsonDH92
Jerry SandsRF98
Abraham AlmonteCF28
Mike Aviles3B12
Substitutes
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
KC
Alex GordonLF4
Ben Zobrist2B18
Lorenzo CainCF6
Eric Hosmer1B51
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Mike Moustakas3B18
Salvador PerezC13
Alex RiosRF15
Alcides EscobarSS3
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