The Indians beat the Royals in Kansas City last night 8-6, thanks to a five-run 7th inning. In that five-run seventh, Eddie Rosario connected for a three-run homer and Josh Naylor hit a two-run shot. Aaron Civale pitched 5.2 innings, giving up 3 earned runs on 7 hits, while Brian Shaw picked up the win in relief. Emmanuel Clase worked around a single in the ninth for his sixth save. He’s yet to allow an earned run in 13 1/3 innings. Game two of the four game series is tonight, with the first pitch set for 8:10pm.
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