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Merrifield runs streak to 19 in loss to Indians

Dan Otero (1-0) got the win in relief of starter Trevor Bauer -- Otero threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings. Jason Kipnis hit his seventh home run for the Indians and had two RBIs.

Jason Kipnis launches a solo home run into the fountain in right field to extend the Indians' lead in the top of the 6th

Neither starter took the mound after the delay. Royals rookie starter Eric Skoglund gave up four hits and four runs in two innings. Bauer gave up two hits and no runs through 1 2/3 innings.