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George Brett’s home run in the first inning was the only run of the game as Danny Jackson pitched magnificently, and the Royals took a 1-0 victory over the Indians at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland.
Brett homered off Indians starter Vern Ruhle with two outs in the first.