Dozier's slam leads Royals to 8-6 comeback win over Indians
Hunter Dozier's grand slam capped Kansas City's stunning five-run rally in the ninth inning off Cleveland closer Brad Hand, giving the Royals an 8-6 win over the Indians on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
8
Cleveland Indians
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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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 8-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Dozier homered to left center (406 feet), Merrifield scored, N. Lopez scored and Gordon scored.
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Home Run 8-6
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
N. Lopez reached on infield single to first, Maldonado scored, Merrifield to second.
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Single 4-6
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Santana homered to center (420 feet).
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Home Run 3-6
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 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 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Bunted Foul 3-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Bunted Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Naquin homered to right (352 feet), Kipnis scored.
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Home Run 3-5
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 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
Duda doubled to deep center, Cuthbert scored.
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Double 3-3
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Freeman homered to right (389 feet).
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Home Run 2-3
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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End Inning 8-6
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Santana struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Play Result 8-6
Mercado to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 8-6
Mercado to second on fielder's indifference.
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Ball 8-6
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 8-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-6
Ian Kennedy pitches to Carlos Santana
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Mercado singled to right.
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Single 8-6
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 8-6
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-6
Ian Kennedy pitches to Oscar Mercado
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Lindor lined out to center.
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Line Out 8-6
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 8-6
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Ball 8-6
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-6
Ian Kennedy pitches to Francisco Lindor
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Freeman struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 8-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Looking
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Ball 8-6
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 8-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-6
Ian Kennedy pitches to Mike Freeman
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Play Result 8-6
Kennedy relieved McCarthy
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Play Result 8-6
Hamilton in center field.
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Play Result 8-6
Merrifield in right field.
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Start Inning 8-6
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 8-6
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Duda struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Strike Looking 8-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Looking
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
Showing the last 40 of 624 events.
Head to Head
CLE wins series 2-1
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Colin Holderman 15-Day-IL
- Andrew Walters Out
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Day-To-Day
- Steven Cruz Out
- Nick Mears 60-Day-IL
- Ryan Bergert Day-To-Day
- Cole Ragans 60-Day-IL
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Francisco LindorSS12
Oscar MercadoCF11
Carlos Santana1B41
Jason Kipnis2B22
Jose Ramirez3B11
Bobby BradleyDH44
Tyler NaquinRF46
Roberto PerezC20
Mike FreemanLF27
KC
Whit MerrifieldRF15
Nicky Lopez2B33
Alex GordonLF4
Hunter Dozier3B17
Jorge SolerRF12
Cheslor CuthbertDH57
Lucas Duda1B9
Humberto ArteagaSS2
Martin MaldonadoC15
Substitutes
Billy HamiltonCF0
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