Tomlin stays unbeaten as Indians down Royals 5-4
Josh Tomlin stayed unbeaten and again helped Cleveland bounce back after a loss, leading the Indians to a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
4
Cleveland Indians
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Colón doubled to left, Pérez scored, C Cuthbert to third.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Byrd hit a ground rule double to deep right center, Gomes scored, Chisenhall to third.
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Advancing On Force 3-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Chisenhall singled to right, Brantley scored, Gomes to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Brantley singled to left center, Lindor scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 3-3
Kipnis safe at first on error by first baseman Hosmer, Chisenhall scored, Byrd to third, Santana to second.
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Error 3-3
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Napoli homered to left (414 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Pérez doubled to deep center, Gordon scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Hosmer homered to right center (444 feet), Cain scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 4-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
C Cuthbert lined out to shortstop.
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Line Out 4-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
C Cuthbert batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Pérez struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
Pérez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Gordon flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
Gordon batting
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Play Result 4-5
Allen relieved Shaw.
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Play Result 4-5
Ramírez at third base.
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Start Inning 4-5
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-5
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Lineup Change 4-5
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Lineup Change 4-5
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Lineup Change 4-5
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Lineup Change 4-5
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Lineup Change 4-5
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End Inning 4-5
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Santana grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 4-5
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
Santana batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Uribe grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 4-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 2-1
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
Carlos SantanaDH41
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyLF23
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Yan GomesC15
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Marlon ByrdRF6
Juan Uribe3B4
Substitutes
Rajai DavisCF18
Jose Ramirez3B11
KC
Alcides EscobarSS3
Lorenzo CainCF6
Eric Hosmer1B51
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Alex GordonLF4
Salvador PerezC13
Cheslor Cuthbert3B57
Christian Colon2B29
Jarrod DysonRF1
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