CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Carlos Santana went 2-for-3 with one walk, one three-run homer and four RBI and right-hander Mike Clevinger allowed two runs in five innings as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Kansas City Royals, 5-2, Thursday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Jason Kipnis also homered for the Tribe.
Here is a capsule look at the key aspect(s) of the game, which was televised by Fox Sports Time Ohio:
Broom service: The first-place Indians (89-63) swept the three-game series. They secured their 14th sweep of any length this season.
Quality stuff: The Indians improved to 11-5 against the defending world champion Royals (77-76).