Jay Bruce leads Indians past Royals as winning streak hits 22
The Cleveland Indians added a walk-off win to a streak that has had everything and became the first AL team to clinch a postseason berth when the Angels lost to the Astros.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
2
Cleveland Indians
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Bruce doubled to right, Ramírez scored, Encarnación to third.
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Lindor doubled to deep left, González scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Out 2-1
Pitch 1: in play
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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 3: 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 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: 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 1: strike 1 (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 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-1
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Hosmer doubled to left, Cabrera scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-3
End of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Bruce doubled to right, Ramírez scored, Encarnación to third.
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Double 2-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Bruce batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Encarnación walked.
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 7: ball 4
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Encarnación batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Ramírez doubled to right center.
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Double 2-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Ramírez batting
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Play Result 2-2
Maurer relieved Herrera.
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Start Inning 2-2
Bottom of the 10th inning
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End Inning 2-2
Middle of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Merrifield grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Escobar out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-2
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 2-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Merrifield batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Gordon struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Highlights
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
Francisco LindorSS12
Lonnie ChisenhallLF5
Jose Ramirez2B11
Edwin EncarnacionDH23
Jay BruceRF30
Carlos Santana1B41
Yandy Diaz3B2
Abraham AlmonteLF28
Yan GomesC15
Substitutes
Greg AllenCF25
Austin JacksonLF16
Brandon GuyerLF24
Tyler NaquinCF46
Francisco MejiaPH0
Erik GonzalezPR59
Roberto PerezC20
KC
Whit Merrifield2B15
Lorenzo CainCF6
Melky CabreraRF53
Eric Hosmer1B51
Salvador PerezC13
Mike Moustakas3B18
Brandon MossDH37
Alcides EscobarSS3
Alex GordonLF4
Substitutes
Jorge BonifacioC36
Drew ButeraC16
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