Kipnis hits slam, Indians rout Royals 9-1
Jason Kipnis hit a grand slam in the first inning, and Mike Clevinger struck out seven and remained perfect against Kansas City as the Cleveland Indians routed the Royals 9-1 on Saturday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cleveland Indians
9
Kansas City Royals
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kauffman Stadium · 31,181 att.
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 9-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 12 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 10 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 9 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-1
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Play Result 9-1
Mercado doubled to deep center, Naquin scored, Lindor to third.
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Double 9-1
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
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Play Result 8-1
Merrifield singled to left, Cuthbert scored, Starling thrown out at home.
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Single 8-1
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 8-0
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-0
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Play Result 8-0
Ramírez homered to center (422 feet), Mercado and Kipnis scored.
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Home Run 8-0
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 5-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 9 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Inning 9-1
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-1
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Play Result 9-1
Starling grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 9-1
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 9-1
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-1
Tyler Olson pitches to Bubba Starling
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-1
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Play Result 9-1
Cuthbert hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 9-1
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Ball 9-1
Pitch 4 : Ball 3
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 9-1
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 9-1
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-1
Tyler Olson pitches to Cheslor Cuthbert
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-1
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Play Result 9-1
O'Hearn struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 9-1
Pitch 7 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 9-1
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Strike Swinging 9-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Looking 9-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-1
Tyler Olson pitches to Ryan O'Hearn
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-1
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Play Result 9-1
Viloria struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 9-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 9-1
Pitch 4 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Swinging 9-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Looking 9-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-1
Tyler Olson pitches to Meibrys Viloria
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Play Result 9-1
Olson relieved Goody
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Play Result 9-1
Viloria hit for Soler
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Start Inning 9-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 9-1
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-1
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Play Result 9-1
Bauers struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 9-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Head to Head
Injuries
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
Cleveland Indians
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Colin Holderman 15-Day-IL
- Andrew Walters Out
Lineups
ConfirmedKC
Whit Merrifield2B15
Alex GordonLF4
Hunter DozierRF17
Jorge SolerDH12
Ryan O'Hearn1B29
Cheslor Cuthbert3B57
Bubba StarlingLF11
Nicky Lopez2B33
Cam GallagherC67
Substitutes
Humberto ArteagaSS2
Billy HamiltonCF0
Meibrys ViloriaDH46
CLE
Francisco LindorDH12
Oscar MercadoCF11
Mike FreemanSS27
Jason Kipnis2B22
Jose Ramirez3B11
Jake Bauers1B9
Roberto PerezC20
Greg AllenLF25
Tyler NaquinRF46
Substitutes
Jordan LuplowRF48
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