Kluber, Gomes lead Indians past Royals 11-2
Corey Kluber became the American League's first six-game winner and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 11-2 on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
2
Cleveland Indians
11
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CLE | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
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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 2-11
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-11
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-11
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Play Result 2-11
Brantley homered to right (377 feet), Lindor scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-11
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Merrifield singled to center, Pérez scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-9
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Pérez doubled to left, Soler scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-9
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-9
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Play Result 0-9
Gomes homered to right center (393 feet), Ramírez and Guyer scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-9
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Advancing On Force 0-8
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Lindor singled to left, Gomes scored, González to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-6
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Ramírez homered to left (394 feet), Davis and Brantley scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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End Inning 2-11
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-11
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Play Result 2-11
Jay struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-11
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-11
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-11
Jay batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-11
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Play Result 2-11
Butera walked, Gordon to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-11
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Ball 2-11
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 2-11
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Looking 2-11
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-11
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-11
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-11
Butera batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-11
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Play Result 2-11
Goins struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-11
Pitch 3: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 2-11
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 2-11
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-11
Goins batting
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Play Result 2-11
Miller relieved Drake.
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Lineup Change 2-11
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Lineup Change 2-11
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-11
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Play Result 2-11
Gordon singled to left.
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Single 2-11
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 2-11
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-11
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-11
Gordon batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-11
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Play Result 2-11
Merrifield flied out to right.
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Fly Out 2-11
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 2-11
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-11
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 2-11
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-11
Merrifield batting
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Start Inning 2-11
Top of the 9th inning
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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
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyDH23
Jose Ramirez3B11
Edwin Encarnacion1B23
Brandon GuyerRF24
Yan GomesC15
Erik Gonzalez2B59
Greg AllenCF25
Rajai DavisLF18
KC
Jon JayLF9
Jorge SolerRF12
Mike Moustakas3B18
Salvador PerezDH13
Lucas Duda1B9
Whit Merrifield2B15
Alex GordonCF4
Alcides EscobarSS3
Drew ButeraC16
Substitutes
Cheslor Cuthbert3B57
Ryan GoinsSS25
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