CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Right-hander Josh Tomlin allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings and pinch-hitter Brandon Guyer singled to drive in Coco Crisp from third base with two outs in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Kansas City Royals, 2-1, Tuesday night at Progressive Field. Carlos Santana 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:
Nick Camino Scoreboard Watch: The Indians (87-63) remained 7.0 games ahead of second-place Detroit (80-70) in the AL Central. The Tigers rolled the last-place Twins, 8-1, in Minnesota.