Less than two weeks after coming off the disabled list, Royals left-hander Danny Duffy departed his start in the first inning Tuesday night because of an apparent injury.
Indians second baseman Francisco Lindor led off the home half of the first inning and lined an 89 mph Duffy change-up into the stands in left field.
Yandy Diaz followed with a single and Jose Ramirez walked. After Duffy got Edwin Encarnacion to fly to left, Brandon Guyer singled. Melky Cabrera grounded into a force out and Kipnis singled, making it 3-0.
Pitching coach Cal Eldred, manager Ned Yost and trainer Nick Kenney emerged from the dugout.