KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Here is the preview and pitching matchups for the Indians' series against the Royals.
Where/when: Kauffman Stadium, Friday through Sunday.
TV/radio: SportsTime Ohio, WTAM 1100 and WMMS/FM 100.7 will carry the series.
Pitching probables: LHP Ryan Merritt (0-0, 1.50) vs. RHP Yordano Ventura (11-11, 4.40) Friday at 8:15 p.m.; RHP Trevor Bauer (12-8, 4.26) vs. RHP Edinson Volquez (10-11, 5.37) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. and Josh Tomlin (12-9, 4.48) vs. Ian Kennedy (11-10, 3.69) Sunday at 3:15 p.m.
Series: The Indians lead the Royals, 11-5, this season.