The trends appeared to favor the Royals on Sunday.
Top starter Danny Duffy was on the mound looking to punctuate the Royals’ long road trip with a series sweep.
The Indians entered the game with the worst home record in the American League and as losers of five straight at Progressive Field.
So much for trends.
The Indians made it look easy in a 10-1 victory. They collected 18 hits against four Royals pitchers, the most allowed by the club this season.
The Royals dropped to 21-28 and 4-5 on the road trip.
If one play summarized Duffy’s frustrating day, it came in the fifth when Michael Brantley opened the inning by hitting a sharp grounder to first baseman Eric Hosmer.