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Machado hits 2nd consecutive first-inning HR

CLEVELAND -- Indians left fielder Michael Brantley hit his second grand slam of the season to cap a six-run fourth inning against the Royals on Friday night at Progressive Field.

Brantley sent a 2-2 pitch from starter Jason Hammel a projected 374 feet, according to Statcast™, into the stands in left-center field, scoring right fielder Tyler Naquin, Roberto Perez and Francisco Lindor. The homer ended Hammel's night after 3 2/3 innings. He allowed nine runs on six hits. Hammel also allowed a pair of homers in the first.