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Merrifield hit an infield single to third.

Mondesi fouled out to third baseman Jo.Ramírez.

A.Gordon singled to right, Merrifield to second.

O'Hearn walked, Merrifield to third, A.Gordon to second.

Walked, Merrifield to third, A.Gordon to second.

Mondesi tripled to center, Merrifield scored.

Royals

A.Gordon homered to right on the first pitch, Mondesi scored.

Homered to right on the first pitch, Mondesi scored.

Duda hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder L.Martin, Soler scored.

Hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder L.Martin, Soler scored.

Owings doubled to left, O'Hearn scored, Dozier scored.

Doubled to left, O'Hearn scored, Dozier scored.

A.Gordon doubled to right, Merrifield scored.

Owings stole home, Merrifield stole second.

Royals first.  Merrifield singled to right.  Mondesi tripled to center, Merrifield scored.  Gordon homered to right on the first pitch, Mondesi scored.  Soler walked on four pitches.  O'Hearn singled to right, Soler to second.  Dozier singled to center, Soler to third, O'Hearn to second.  Duda hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder Martin, Soler scored.  Maldonado struck out.  Owings doubled to left, O'Hearn scored, Dozier scored.  Wittgren pitching.  Merrifield grounded out, shortstop Stamets to first baseman Santana.

Indians second.  Ramirez grounded out, shortstop Mondesi to first baseman O'Hearn.  Naquin homered to right on a full count.  Pérez struck out.  Miller grounded out, second baseman Merrifield to first baseman O'Hearn.

Royals fourth.  Owings flied out to left fielder Bauers.  Merrifield doubled to right.  Mondesi struck out.  Gordon doubled to right, Merrifield scored.  Gordon was out advancing, right fielder Naquin to second baseman Miller to third baseman Ramírez, Gordon out.

Royals sixth.  Owings hit an infield single to shortstop.  Merrifield safe at first on fielder's choice plus throwing error by third baseman Ramírez, Owings to second.  On second baseman Miller's throwing error, Owings to third.  Pérez pitching.  Mondesi struck out.  Gordon struck out.  Owings stole home, Merrifield stole second.  Soler flied out to right fielder Naquin.

 The Indians have won six of their last seven games, holding their opponents to a combined 12 runs. Over this stretch of play, Cleveland pitchers have a 1.60 ERA while averaging 12.3 strikeouts per nine innings.

 After winning their first two games of the season, Kansas City has now lost 10 games in a row, equaling the team's longest losing streak from last season. At 2-10, the Royals have tied their second-worst 12-game start in team history (2006) -- their only worse start came in 1992 (1-11).

 Carlos Carrasco recorded 12 strikeouts in 5.0 innings in his last start, a 7-2 win over Toronto. Cleveland's starting pitching is averaging 12.03 strikeouts per nine innings this season to lead all of baseball.

 Dating back to August 31 of last season, Brad Keller has seven quality starts in his last eight starts, posting a 4-2 record with a 2.50 ERA over that time. Keller has made four career appearances (two starts) against Cleveland, posting a 1.65 ERA across 16.1 innings.

 Carlos Santana has a .989 OPS against the Royals in his career. Only four players all-time have managed a higher OPS against the Royals than Santana -- Alex Rodriguez (1.076), Manny Ramirez (1.048), Jason Giambi (1.043) and Jim Thome (.996) (min. 500 PA).

 The Indians went 12-7 against the Royals in 2018, the team's third consecutive year winning the season series over Kansas City. The Royals have won four of the last seven games played between these teams in Kansas City.

HP - Emmel, 1B - Dreckman, 2B - Gonzalez, 3B - Estabrook

The Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield, and his ability to handle the pressure of a long hitting streak, has impressed his manager, Ned Yost. His approach has been so inspiring that Yost says he is changing the way he approaches some of baseball's traditions.
"I really admire the way he is able to embrace this," Yost said prior to Thursday's game. "I really admire the way he was able to embrace the end of last year when he was trying to lead baseball in hits and stolen bases.

Royals' Merrifield looks for new streak vs. tough Indians pitching

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)  Alex Gordon could smile about his base-running mistake because of an otherwise great game.
Gordon homered, doubled twice and singled as the Kansas City Royals stopped a 10-game losing streak, racing to a big lead and beating the Cleveland Indians 8-1 Friday night.

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CLE	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
KC	6	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	X

Cleveland Guardians @ Kansas City Royals on April 13, 2019

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