KANSAS CITY, Mo.: Jason Vargas tossed his first shutout in nearly three years Friday night, outdueling Royals nemesis Josh Tomlin and sending Kansas City to a 4-0 victory over the Indians.
Vargas (7-3) allowed seven hits in the first six innings but deftly induced double plays in four of them to escape the trouble. The veteran left-hander then set down the Indians in order the rest of the way, making a nifty grab of Carlos Santana’s liner in the ninth to seal it.
It was Vargas’ first shutout since a 3-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Aug.