Neither starter got through the sixth inning. Indians right-hander Danny Salazar went 5 1/3 innings and gave up six hits, four runs (three earned) while walking five and striking out four. Royals left-hander Jason Vargas logged 5 2/3 innings and gave up nine hits and two runs.
Francisco Lindor homered in the first inning off Vargas, his 11th of the season. Jason Kipnis, who committed an error in the first inning that led to a run, singled in a run in the third inning.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Esky Magic: Escobar collected his first multi-RBI game of the season with his two-run double in the sixth inning.