Corey Kluber was on the mound, the Royals were at the plate, and the former shut down the latter, restoring natural order to the world. Kluber’s last start against Kansas City saw him chased after five innings and five earned runs. Not today. Today, the Tribe’s ace emerged triumphant, striking out 10 and leading the Indians to a 3-1 victory over the Royals.
Jason Kipnis, whose every at-bat seems like an audition now that he is a lame duck second baseman, got things started in the third inning with a leadoff double off the wall in left.