Lindor's 2-run double lifts Indians over Royals 6-3
Francisco Lindor hit a two-out two-run double during an eighth-inning rally, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Saturday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cleveland Indians
6
Kansas City Royals
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| KC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Lindor doubled to left, Almonte and Martínez scored, Santana to third.
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Advancing On Force 6-3
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Advancing On Force 5-3
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 4-3
Almonte safe at first on error by second baseman Merrifield, Davis scored.
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Error 4-3
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Escobar singled to left, Orlando scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Orlando doubled to deep left, Morales scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Chisenhall hit sacrifice fly to left, Lindor scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Merrifield singled to left, Butera scored, Dyson to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 2-0
Chisenhall scored on Vólquez' wild pitch.
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Wild Pitch 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Naquin singled to right, Crisp scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 6-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Merrifield grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 6-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Merrifield batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Dyson singled to right center.
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Single 6-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Dyson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Butera struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Butera batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Cuthbert struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 9: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Strike Swinging 6-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Cuthbert batting
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Play Result 6-3
Allen relieved Miller.
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Play Result 6-3
Aguilar at first base.
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Start Inning 6-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 6-3
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Lineup Change 6-3
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Lineup Change 6-3
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Lineup Change 6-3
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 3-0
Injuries
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Lineups
ConfirmedKC
Jarrod DysonCF1
Whit Merrifield2B15
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Paulo OrlandoRF16
Alex GordonLF4
Alcides EscobarSS3
Daniel Nava1B25
Cheslor Cuthbert3B57
Drew ButeraC16
CLE
Carlos SantanaDH41
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Jose Ramirez3B11
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Coco CrispLF4
Tyler NaquinCF46
Roberto PerezC20
Substitutes
Yan GomesC15
Jesus Aguilar1B99
Rajai DavisLF18
Erik Gonzalez2B59
Abraham AlmonteRF28
Michael MartinezCF13
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