KANSAS CITY -- It might not feel like it at times, but the Indians have been one of baseball's most prolific lineups this season. That is due to the top-heavy nature of the order, which features one of the Majors' most intimidating trios right out of the chute.
The problem for Cleveland is that things can go quiet in a hurry when pitchers find a way to shut down leadoff man Francisco Lindor, veteran Michael Brantley and slugger Jose Ramirez. On Saturday night, the Royals accomplished that task and also got to Tribe ace Corey Kluber, resulting in a 7-1 loss for the Indians at Kauffman Stadium.