KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Replay madness and silent bats hurt the Indians wild-card chances Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.
The Indians, one day after registering a winning record for the first time since April 9, lost to Kansas City, 3-0, on a two-hitter by Chris Young and four relievers.
The Royals took a 2-0 lead against Danny Salazar (13-10, 3.51) in the fourth. They were the only runs Salazar allowed in 5 1/3 innings, but there was one problem – the Indians didn't have a hit through the first six innings.
Rookie Francisco Lindor took care of that with a bunt single to start the seventh against Ryan Madson.